British Civilization: An Introduction

by John Oakland

Rigorously updated and revised, British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of today's Britain, including its country and people, politics and government, education, the economy, the media, arts, and religion. It discussion of recent developments and topics of specific interest in British society at the moment such as GM foods, immigration, Britain's relationship with the USA and the EU, and the War on Terror new illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, graphs and tables expanded chapters a companion website. British Civilization is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain. For supplementary exercises, questions and tutor guidance, www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415365228

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Cultural, Politics, British Literature, Academic, Reference

320 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1989

Reviews

[Lou Schoeters]

Thrilling read. Scariest book I have ever read in my life. Could've used a bit of romance.

[sofie · Rating 1 out of 5]

it’s a school book. i don’t like school books. besides, couldve been half the size of what it is now if you left out loads of unnecessary info😭

update ;; didn’t pass my test😀👍🏻

[Marlène · Rating 3 out of 5]

British Civilization: An Introduction est effectivement cela, une bonne introduction à la civilisation, l'histoire britannique. Il présente clairement les différents aspects de l'histoire du pays, les institutions, la géographie et les thèmes essentiels.
J'ai personnellement commencé par le lire dans l'ordre, comme n'importe quel autre livre, pour finalement décider d'aborder divers thèmes au fur et à mesure que je les rencontrais dans mes cours et devoirs (dans le désordre, donc).
Je n'ai malheureusement pas de points de comparaison avec d'autres ouvrages. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage purement scolaire. Donc assez indigeste si comme moi vous avez besoin qu'on vous raconte une histoire....
Bon appui pour des révisions. Ou pour baser une étude plus approfondie sur d'autres ouvrages ou recherches.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a class requirement for me at university. It has a high focus on statistics which provide a good picture of how the things mentioned in the book are actually viewed by the people. Though, it may slow one's reading quite a bit having to read all the numbers and percentages. However, it does provide a great coverage of the United Kingdom and its people and their culture.

NOTE: You may pay attention as of what edition you are getting as the most current one is the 9th (from this year; 2020).

[BrittIsReading · Rating 1 out of 5]

this is a schoolbook I've had to read, that alone says enough
the driest book you will ever read, with so much unnecessary extra information, if you deleted all that, you'd have about 150 pages left of this thing.

[Johnny · Rating 2.5 out of 5]

A very interesting read, but very time-sensitive. I read the 2001 addition, and some information is simply dated. Primarily because of the Brexit, of course, but times have just changed so much in 25 years, by now you should consider this more as a history book than an actual realistic account of life in the United Kingdom.

[Courtney Gregory · Rating 2 out of 5]

So many statistics…. these britons🫡

[Erik Steevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book as a company in a UK historic and cultural university lecture. Without any doubt, this book is an absolute help as background.

[Ayman Mouhcine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book
It shows the history of British people ..(where they come from)
How the regime develops throughout the history.
Explaining how government and parliament work
Culture and religion of British people

[Ginette]

A good start for students