John Oakland

British Civilization (eBook, ePUB)

A Student's Dictionary

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. This is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317797050
• Artikelnr.: 39949630

Autorenporträt

John Oakland is former Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the author (with David Mauk) of American Civilization (2017, now in its seventh edition), Irish Civilization (2012, with Arthur Aughey), British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary (2003, in its second edition) and Contemporary Britain (2001).

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