Browsing the Literature

Abstract

This section reviews new publications available about the art and science of rangeland management. Personal copies of these publications can be obtained by contacting the respective publishers or senior authors (addresses shown in parentheses). Suggestions are welcomed and encouraged for items to include in future issues of Browsing the Literature.

Conservative veteran M.P.s and the ‘lost generation’ narrative after the First World War

“…Passing through London, scoffing at the 'smooth, smug people, who had never fought or suffered' gorging themselves on fine wine and good food, he stood 'aside from the delirious throng, silent and alone'. 118 That he 'dedicated myself to politics' that evening seems a little disingenuous -by that stage he had already been adopted as Conservative candidate for Harrow -but he was not alone in highlighting the drama of the moment. Duff Cooper likewise denounced the 'silly people .…”