Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #187909 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

British Studies Now
'John Oakland is the doyen of civilization studies.'

Review

'This is a first rate, lucidly written text.' G.E.C. Paton, Aston University

'Suitable above all because it covers so many areas of contemporary institutions ... a useful reference work.' Patrick Leech, University of Bologna

'Strikes a balance between providing up-to-date information and being a source of general reference.' Anne K. BjØrge, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration

'An excellent presentation of the British economic and political/institutional system.' J. Condriou, Université de Provence

'A perfect tool and source for class activities.' Borek Sousedik, Tobos ELTR, Czech Republic

'John Oakland is the doyen of civilization studies.' – British Studies Now

From the Back Cover

Reviews of the previous editions:

'John Oakland is the doyen of civilization studies.' British Studies Now

'This is a first rate, lucidly written text.' G.E.C. Paton, Aston University

'Suitable above all because it covers so many areas of contemporary institutions ... a useful reference work.' Patrick Leech, University of Bologna

'Strikes a balance between providing up-to-date information and being a source of general reference.' Anne K. BjØrge, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration

'An excellent presentation of the British economic and political/institutional system.' J. Condriou, Université de Provence

'A perfect tool and source for class activities.' Borek Sousedik, Tobos ELTR, Czech Republic

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

British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including its country and people, politics and government, education, the economy, the media, arts and religion.

It includes:

* discussion of recent developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, asylum seekers, the war against terror, the changing welfare state and Britain's relationships with the US and the EU

* new illustrations, maps, 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.

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Customer Reviews

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