| Series |
Contemporary states and societies series
Contemporary states and societies. ^A540866
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| Contents |
History -- The emergence of Britain -- Industrialization and empire -- World War II and its consequences -- Change and discontent -- From Thatcher to Blair -- The four crises and beyond -- Land and people -- Geography and climate -- Natural resources -- The environment -- The people of Britain -- Nationalism and regionalism -- Immigration and race -- Social system -- Social class -- The changing family -- Social services and healthcare -- Education -- Law and order -- Government -- Understanding British government -- The constitution -- The monarchy -- Prime Minister and Cabinet -- Parliament -- The judiciary -- The bureaucracy -- Regional and local government -- Politics and civil society -- Political culture -- Elections and referendums -- Political parties -- Interest groups -- The media -- The economy -- Understanding the British economy -- From hands-off to hands-on, and back again -- The changing economic landscape -- Trade and foreign investment -- The economic implications of Brexit -- Culture and lifestyle -- Understanding British culture -- The changing national identity of Britain -- The arts -- Sports and leisure -- Religion -- Britain in the world -- The changing British global role -- The Commonwealth -- The Atlantic Alliance -- Britain and Europe -- The changing role of the British military. |
| Abstract |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: McCormick, John, 1954- Contemporary Britain London ; New York, N.Y. : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2023. 9781350337091 |
| LCCN | 2022033191 |
| ISBN | 9781350337084 |
| ISBN | 9781350337091 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1350337099 |
| ISBN | 1350337080 |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
