Overview

The comprehensively revised and updated 2nd edition of this successful text provides a lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in Britain. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, this book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural, international and comparative context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary Britain that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking.

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9780230002142

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Reviews of 1st edition: 'Very well written and very readable... While this book would be ideally suited to students from overseas, there is much here for students from the British Isles... [A] useful and interesting... starting point for research and further reading... This book achieves its aims very well.' - Victoria Honeyman, Political Studies Review

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JOHN MCCORMICK is Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, USA.

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