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This 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.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #695012 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover

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 twentiy-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.

John Oakland is Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He is author of A Dictionary of British Institutions: A Student's Guide (Routledge , 1993), British Civilization (Routledge, 4th edition, 1998) and American Civilization (Routledge, 2nd edition, 1997) with David Mauk.