Contemporary Britain
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Contemporary Britain
(Contemporary states and societies)
Bloomsbury Academic, 2023
5th ed
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-224) and index
Contents of Works
- 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
- Geography and climate
- Natural resources
- The environment
- The people of Britain
- Nationalism and regionalism
- Immigration and race
- Social class
- The changing family
- Social services and healthcare
- Education
- Law and order
- Understanding British government
- The constitution
- The monarchy
- Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Parliament
- The judiciary
- The bureaucracy
- Regional and local government
- Political culture
- Elections and referendums
- Political parties
- Interest groups
- The media
- 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
- Understanding British culture
- The changing national identity of Britain
- The arts
- Sports and leisure
- Religion
- The changing British global role
- The Commonwealth
- The Atlantic Alliance
- Britain and Europe
- The changing role of the British military.
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The fallout from Brexit and Covid-19, ongoing political turmoil, economic decline and calls for a second Scottish independence referendum make for deeply uncertain times in contemporary Britain. What will the country look like in five years from now? Will it even exist in its present form?
Introducing you to all aspects of British history, geography, society, politics, economy and culture, this book guides you through the country's enduring features and recent trends:
-Growing racial, religious, national and cultural diversity
-Demographic shifts, including the move from a welfare state to a stakeholder society
-The altered balance of power among government institutions, as the UK adapts to life outside the EU
-Shifts in economic policy, following the impact of Brexit, Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine
-Changing voter attitudes, with questions raised about the balance between the major political parties
-The impact of social media and alternative communications channels on media, culture and politics.
With key data, further reading suggestions and case studies on topics such as attitudes towards the monarchy, regional inequalities and national cuisine, Contemporary Britain is the ideal introduction for students and interested general readers alike.
Table of Contents
1. Historical Context
2. Land and People
3. Social System
4. Government
5. Politics and Civil Society
6. The Economy
7. Culture and Lifestyle
8. Britain and the World
9. Conclusions
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