British Civilization An Introduction 7th Edition by John Oakland ISBN 978-0415583282 0415583284
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ISBN 10: 0415583284
ISBN 13: 978-0415583282
Author: John Oakland
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
Table of contents:
1 The British context
Historical growth
Structural change
Contemporary conditions
British attitudes to Britain
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
2 The country
Geographical identities
Physical features and climate
Agriculture, fisheries and forestry
Energy resources
Transport and communications
Attitudes to the environment
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
3 The people
Early settlement to AD 1066 Growth and immigration up to the twentieth century
Immigration from 1900
Ethnic minorities
Population movements from 1900
Attitudes to national, ethnic and local identities
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
4 Politics and government
Political history
The contemporary British political framework
Constitution and monarchy
The UK Parliament: role, legislation and elections
The party political system
The UK government
UK parliamentary control of government
Devolved structures
Local government
Attitudes to politics
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
5 International relations
Foreign and defence policy
The empire and Commonwealth
The European Union (EU)
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
6 The legal system
Legal history
Sources of British law
Court structures in England and Wales
Civil and criminal procedure in England and Wales
Law and order
The legal profession
Attitudes to the legal system and crime
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
7 The economy
Economic history
The modern economy: policies, structure and performance
Social class, the workforce and employment
Financial institutions
Industrial and commercial institutions
Consumer protection
Attitudes to the economy
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
8 Social services
Social services history
Household and demographic structures
Social services (pensions and welfare)
The National Health Service (NHS)
The personal social services
Housing
Attitudes to the social services
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
9 Education
School history
The state school sector
The independent (fee-paying) school sector
School organization and examinations
Higher education
Further, adult and lifelong education
Attitudes to education
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
10 The media
The print media
The broadcast media
Media ownership and freedom of expression
Attitudes to the media
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
11 Religion
Religious history
The Christian tradition
The non-Christian tradition
Cooperation among the faiths
Religion in schools
Religious identification
Attitudes to religion and morality
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
12 Leisure, sport and the arts
Leisure activities
Sport
The arts
Exercises
Further reading
Websites
Index
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