Product Description

This consumer reference book contains facts and figures about society, culture, economics and politics in Britain in 1999, and covers every aspect of British life from sporting events to defence policy. The factual information is offset by essays from established writers and journalists covering topical issues facing Britain at the turn of the millennium. There is a detailed historical introduction written by the book's editor, Barry Turner.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3265571 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 576 pages

From the Publisher
table of contents
Contents:

Historical Introduction

Political and Cultural Chronology of the Century

Territory, Population and Climate; including Glossary of Major Cities and Towns

Directory of Leading Charities

Constitution and Government

Supplementary Sections on Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including the Issue of Devolution

UK Dependencies

Defence

International Relations and Trade

Economy; including Institutional Information, Investment and Business Opportunities

Energy and Natural Resources

Science and Technology

Manufacturing and Industry

Employment

Tourism and Travel

Communications and Media

Culture

Social Institutions

Top Sporting Events

Major Millennium Events

Biographies of Key Personalities

Essays throughout include:

London as a World City; Eric Jacobs,

Britain at the Forefront of Technological Innovation; Marek Kohn (The Independent),

English as the Global Language; Tom McArthur, and

State of the Arts; John Parry

BARRY TURNER is the editor of The Statesman's Yearbook and has been a full-time writer for twenty years. He has worked as a journalist and broadcaster specialising in the fields of economics, politics, biography, travel and education. He has a PhD in Political History and has served on the management committee and council of the Society of Authors. He has been the editor of The Writer's Handbook for twelve years and is editor of the new SYB FactBook series; single-volume pocket reference guides to individual countries and regions in the world.

About the Author
BARRY TURNER is the editor of The Statesman's Yearbook and has been a full-time writer for twenty years. He has worked as a journalist and broadcaster specialising in the fields of economics, politics, biography, travel and education. He has a PhD in Political History and has served on the management committee and council of the Society of Authors. He has been the editor of The Writer's Handbook for twelve years and is editor of the new SYB FactBook series; single-volume pocket reference guides to individual countries and regions in the world.