Contemporary Britain (Contemporary States And Societies)

Offering a thought-provoking and jargon-free introduction to all aspects of life in contemporary Britain, this is an essential companion for students of British politics, society, culture and geography. It looks at Britain at a time of great change and uncertainty, tracing its story from postwar reconstruction through to the present day. With new topical case studies and analysis, this new edition offers: - Discussion of the ongoing impact of Brexit, Covid-19, Scottish nationalism and the 2017 and 2019 general elections - Increased coverage of important socio-cultural topics, including gender, immigration and race - Reflection on Britain's place in the world and its future outlook - Two chapters on British politics and government - Brand new glossary, updated further reading and additional figures and tables to spark discussion Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, Contemporary Britain is the ideal starting point for students and interested readers alike. Filled with empirical data and clear contextual information and explanation, it gives readers a sophisticated consideration of how and why Britain has become the country that it is today.

• | Author: John Mccormick
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• | Publication Date: Mar 09, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 244 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1350337099
• | ISBN-13: 9781350337091