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United Kingdom (The Changing Face Of)

United Kingdom (The Changing Face Of)

by RobBowden (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2005

    $50.37

  • Used

    Hardcover 2002

    $3.27
Synopsis

The United Kingdom is a country of contrasts and change. It was once the most powerful country in the world but suffered great losses to its population and economy after being involved in the two great wars of the twentieth century. Since then the UK has been constantly changing. Traditional industries have closed and new ones have started up, the population is older, healthier and better educated, and its society and culture is increasingly multi-ethnic. What are the issues facing the UK today? What is its position in Europe? What does the future hold for its people and the environment? Meet the people of the United Kingdom and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a politician in Wales to a lifeboat volunteer in Tyneside. It includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 48
 Publisher: Wayland
Published: 18 Aug 2005
ISBN 10: 0750248122
ISBN 13: 9780750248129
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
A must for the school library, catering for 7 to 11 years and for 11 to 14 years, for projects and especially Geography... The work is prolific, with especially commissioned photographs which illustrate the changes in the country... A book packed with well researched and well written information. -- School Librarian 20040904 Reviewers are often discontented by the way books at this level cover vast topics in a relatively superficial fashion but this is essentially what some curriculums demand. This book, however, does break free from the 'one double spread per subject' straitjacket and a special 'In their own words' feature adds some essential extra points to consider. -- Carousel 20050301
Author Bio
Rob Bowden is a development geographer who has taught international Environment and Development causes at the universities of Sussex and Brighton. He specialises in African issues and has written several children's books about the region. As well as writing, he runs an educational resourcing and consultancy company. He is a keen photographer and some of his images are used in his books. In 1999 his book 'Journey Through Africa' was highly commended by the Geographical Association and he has also been commended for his great contribution to education.