| British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary Contributor(s): Oakland, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415307775 ISBN-13: 9780415307772 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: This work is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life. It explains the often puzzling and confusing terms and phrases used routinely in Britain and by British people. This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. All these are fundamental features of British civilization and society, and include aspects of: * Politics and government * The Law, economics and industry * Education * The media * Religion and social welfare * Health and housing * Leisure and transport. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 941.003 |
| LCCN: 2003045939 |
| Lexile Measure: 1300 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.1" W x 7.8" (0.50 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life.It explains the often puzzling and confusing terms and phrases used routinely in Britain and by British people. This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. All these are fundamental features of British civilization and society, and include aspects of: * politics and government |