British Civilization : an introduction

British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including central and local government, the economy and industry, the law, media, arts, education and religion. This fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. It offers : vita...

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Auteur principal: Oakland, John, 1938-
Format: Livre papier
Langue:Anglais
Publié: London ; New York : Routledge 1998.
Édition:4th edition.
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Note: Contient des exercices
Autre(s) tirage(s) : 1999, 2000
Autres localisations: Voir dans le Sudoc
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Résumé:British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including central and local government, the economy and industry, the law, media, arts, education and religion. This fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. It offers : vital historical context to late 1990s Britain ; a new chronology of significant dates in British history ; many useful illustrations new to this edition to stimulate discussion ; updated coverage of the British political picture, including discussion of the 1997 General Election ; thoroughly integrated analysis of gender, class and race ; insights into the attitudes of the British people to important issues ; extensive coverage of Britain in Europe and the world ; critical issues and debates sections at the end of each chapter. Stimulating and accessible, British Civilization presents a clear overview of Britain today. -4e de couv.
Description:Contient des exercices
Autre(s) tirage(s) : 1999, 2000
Description matérielle:1 volume (XX-359 p.) : ill., cartes, couv. ill. en coul. ; 22 cm.
Bibliographie:Bibliogr. p. 347-353 . Index
ISBN:0415165695 (br.)