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British Civilization - John Oakland

British Civilization

An Introduction

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Buch | Hardcover
336 Seiten
2011 | 7th New edition
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-58327-5 (ISBN)
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Offers an introduction to Britain - its country and people, politics and government, education, economy, media, arts and religion. This title discusses the various developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, the recession, devolution and Britain's relationships with the US and the EU.
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 seventh edition of this highly-praised textbook has been substantially updated and revised to provide students of British studies with the perfect introduction to Britain, its country and people, politics and government, education, economy, media, arts and religion. It includes:








discussion of recent developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, the recession, devolution and Britain’s relationships with the US and the EU, and coverage of the 2010 election







new full colour illustrations







exercises and questions to stimulate class discussion







insights into the attitudes of British people today towards important issues







updated suggestions for further reading and useful websites







a fully updated companion website featuring further exercises, links to relevant articles and videos online, and quiz questions.








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/oakland

John Oakland is former Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the author (with David Mauk) of American Civilization (now in its 5th edition), Contemporary Britain, and British Civilization: A Student’s Dictionary (now in its 2nd edition).

@contents: Contents 1. The British Context 2. The Country 3. The People 4. Politics and Government 5. International Relations 6. The Legal System 7. The Economy 8. Social Services 9. Education 10. The Media 11. Religion 12. Leisure, Sports and the Arts

Erscheint lt. Verlag 25.1.2011
Zusatzinfo 16 Line drawings, black and white; 11 Tables, color; 62 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 174 x 246 mm
Gewicht 862 g
Themenwelt Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Zeitgeschichte
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte Regional- / Ländergeschichte
ISBN-10 0-415-58327-6 / 0415583276
ISBN-13 978-0-415-58327-5 / 9780415583275
Zustand Neuware
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