British Civilization: An Introduction

by JohnOakland (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.38

  Rigorously updated and revised, British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of today's Britain, including its country and people, politics and government, education, the economy, the media, arts, and religion. It includes:

  • discussion of recent developments and topics of specific interest in British society at the moment such as GM foods, immigration, Britain's relationship with the USA and the EU, and the War on Terror
  • new illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, graphs and tables
  • expanded chapters
  • a companion website.

  British Civilization is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain.

  For supplementary exercises, questions and tutor guidance, visit: www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415365228

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.38

  British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including central and local government, the economy and industry, the law, media, arts, education and religion. This third edition has been completely revised and updated. It offers: vital historical context to 1990s Britain; a new chapter on the arts, leisure and sport; a thoroughly integrated analysis of gender, class and race; insights into the opinions and beliefs of the British people; extensive coverage of Britain in Europe and the world; new and useful illustrations for discussion; and critical issues and debates sections at the end of each chapter. Stimulating and accessible, the book presents a clear overview of Britain today. The author has also published, with David Mauk, American Civilization (1995).