About the Book

British Civilization

The sixth edition of this highly-praised textbook has been substantially updated and revised.

British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including its country and people, politics and government, education, the economy, the media, arts and religion.

It includes:

• discussion of recent developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, asylum seekers, the war against terror, the changing welfare state and Britain's relationships with the US and the EU
• new illustrations, maps, diagrams and graphs, and tables
• expanded chapters
• a companion website.

British Civilization is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain.