John Oakland

British Civilization

An Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

Table of contents:
List of plates. List of figures. List of tables. Preface and acknowledgements. Chronology of significant dates in British history. 1. The British context 2. The country 3. The people 4. Politics and government 5. International relations 6. The legal system 7. The economy 8. Social services 9. Education 10. The media 11. Religion 12. Leisure, sports and the arts. Index

The sixth edition of this highly praised textbook has been rigorously updated and revised.

British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects oftoday'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 and Britains relationship with the US and the EU and the war against terror
new illustrations, cartoons, diagrams and 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, go to www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415365228.

The sixth edition of this successful textbook has been revised and updated with new illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, expanded chapters and a companion website to provide a comprehensive introduction to the aspects of modern-day Britain.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• 6th edition
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780415365222
• ISBN-10: 0415365228
• Artikelnr.: 20882413

Autorenporträt

John Oakland is Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the author (with David Mauk) of American Civilization (now in its 4th edition), Contemporary Britain and British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary (now in its 2nd edition).
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Inhaltsangabe

List of plates List of figures List of tables Preface and acknowledgements Chronology of significant dates in British history 1 The British context 2 The country 3 The people 4 Religion 5 Politics and government 6 International relations 7 The legal system 8 The economy 9 Social services 10 Education 11 The media 12 Leisure, sports and the arts

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Chapter 1 A
Chapter 2 B
Chapter 3 C
Chapter 4 D
Chapter 5 E
Chapter 6 F
Chapter 7 G
Chapter 8 H
Chapter 9 I
Chapter 10 J
Chapter 11 K
Chapter 12 L
Chapter 13 M
Chapter 14 N
Chapter 15 O
Chapter 16 P
Chapter 17 Q
Chapter 18 R
Chapter 19 S
Chapter 20 T
Chapter 21 U
Chapter 22 V
Chapter 23 W
Chapter 24 X
Chapter 25 Y
Chapter 26 Z

Rezensionen

"British Civilization provides the most profound introduction to contemporary Britain ... Oakland presents the most recent information in a very concise and easily accessible writing style. Due to the additional resources, exercises and essay questions the book is perfect for teaching and learning."

Isabell Große, Leipzig University, Germany

"British Civilization: An Introduction is an excellent overview of a number of elements which students will need to know in order to understand British society. It is well-written, concise, and has attractive full-colour pictures and illustrations. It is especially strong on recent developments in British culture."

Mark Marston Norris, Grace College, USA

"British Civilization provides the most profound introduction to contemporary Britain ... Oakland presents the most recent information in a very concise and easily accessible writing style. Due to the additional resources, exercises and essay questions the book is perfect for teaching and learning."

Isabell Große, Leipzig University, Germany

"British Civilization: An Introduction is an excellent overview of a number of elements which students will need to know in order to understand British society. It is well-written, concise, and has attractive full-colour pictures and illustrations. It is especially strong on recent developments in British culture."

Mark Marston Norris, Grace College, USA