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Contemporary Britain : A Survey with Texts

by John Oakland
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Overview

"Contemporary Britain: A Survey with Texts is a collection of primary sources on the concerns of people living in Britain today. Covering many important aspects of British life, from national image and identity to social behaviour and 'moral panics', Contemporary Britain provides a picture of life in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st century. It offers sources and commentary on Britain's role in world affairs; British national identity; constitutional reform with Britain; social institutions, including the NHS; political parties; and morality and religion."--BOOK JACKET.

Synopsis

Contemporary Britain is the latest book from the bestselling author of British Civilization and American Civilization. It is a wide-ranging collection of sources concerning every important aspect of life in Britain today, from national identity to moral panics and offers an accurate snapshot of life in Britain at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Topics covered include:

* Britain's role in world affairs
* British national identity
* constitutional reform within Britain
* social institutions including the NHS
* political parties
* Morality and religion.

Lively and accessible Contemporary Britain is the essential companion for anyone studying current British civilization.

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415150385

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