Product Description

Understanding Contemporary Wales provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the politics, culture, society and economy of modern Wales. The first half of the book examines the differences that are found in Wales, while the second half focuses on the connections that have been forged across these differences and that structure Welsh society. Through reflective activities, case studies, further reading and a wide range of documentary sources, the book explores key concepts and debates in the social sciences while providing an up-to-the-minute account of contemporary Wales.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #576119 in Books
• Published on: 2010-03-30
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
There is certainly a market for this book - I can see it on the reading lists of a number of sociology and social policy modules - having an up-to-date single volume would be a valuable addition. --Dr. Paul Chaney, Editor Contemporary Wales

This book sounds interesting and given the need for up-to-date, readable surveys of Welsh affairs, I would have thought it would find its way onto reading lists. --Professor Chris Williams, University of Glamorgan

I commend The Open University and the University of Wales Press for pulling together these authors and these themes into this major and timely work on contemporary Wales. On the tenth anniversary of devolution, we know for certain that there are huge changes in political accountability. What we don't know is whether this historic political change has been paralleled in other areas of society and in what way. This book does a great job in stimulating a big debate in this area. --Rhodri Morgan, First Minister, National Assembly for Wales (2000-2009)

About the Author
Dr. Hugh Mackay of Open University is the book's editor. Dr. Mackay has a strong record of publishing in the social sciences and has recently been appointed by CAWCS as an independent mediator to assess 09/10 research applications in the social sciences.