1. Historical Context
2. Land and People
3. Social System
4. Government
5. Politics and Civil Society
6. The Economy
7. Culture and Lifestyle
8. Britain and the World
9. Conclusions
A thought-provoking and jargon-free introduction to British politics, society, culture and geography. Filled with topical case studies, the latest empirical data and analysis, this new edition shows readers how and why Britain has become the country that it is today.
John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.
A lively and well-focused survey of a key aspect of modern Britain,
especially its changing role in the international economy.
*Professor Jim Tomlinson, University of Glasgow, UK*
The new edition comes at a fitting time, with many things changing
so quickly in the UK… a neat overview of how things work in the UK,
and why, as well as indications of how Britons feel about them.
*Clare Maas, University of Trier, Germany*
Covers a wide variety of important themes and developments in
recent British history, and does so in an admirably concise
compass…. very recent developments such as Brexit and Covid-19 make
this updated edition all the more valuable.
*Professor Matthew Mason, Brigham Young University, USA*
A useful, efficient and balanced account of the UK’s political,
economic and societal state of affairs.
*Professor Gareth John, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA*
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