| Contemporary Britain: A Survey With Texts Contributor(s): Oakland, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415150388 ISBN-13: 9780415150385 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2001 Annotation: Contemporary Britain: A Survey with Texts is a wide-ranging collection of primary sources on the concerns of people living in Britain today. Covering many important aspects of British life, from national image and identity to social behaviour and 'moral panics', Contemporary Britain provides an accurate picture of life in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It offers sources and commentary on: -- Britain's role in world affairs -- British national identity -- constitutional reform within Britain -- social institutions, including the NHS -- political parties -- morality and religion Accessible and invaluable, Contemporary Britain: A Survey with Texts is an essential companion to anyone studying current British civilization. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 941.085 |
| LCCN: 00045732 |
| Lexile Measure: 1340 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.92" W x 9.7" (1.06 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Contemporary Britain is the latest book from the bestselling author of British Civilization and American Civilization. It is a wide-ranging collection of sources concerning every important aspect of life in Britain today, from national identity to moral panics and offers an accurate snapshot of life in Britain at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Topics covered include: * Britain's role in world affairs Lively and accessible Contemporary Britain is the essential companion for anyone studying current British civilization. |