JOHN OAKLAND

The eighth edition of this highly-praised textbook has been substantially updated and revised to provide students of British studies with the perfect introduction to Britain, its country and people, politics and government, education, economy, media, arts and religion. It includes:- discussion of recent developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, the recession, devolution and the Scottish Referendum and Britains relationships with the US and the EU- coverage of the 2015 general election and its implications for the future- new full-colour illustrations- exercises and questions to stimulate class discussion- insights into the attitudes of British people today towards important issues- updated suggestions for further reading and useful websites.Supported by a fully updated companion website featuring further exercises, quiz questions, an interactive timeline, links to relevant articles and videos online and tutor guidance, British Civilization is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain past and present.

The sixth edition of this highly praised textbook has been 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 includes: discussion of recent developments and topics of specific interest in British society at the moment such as GM foods, immigration and Britain's relationship with the US and the EU and the war against terror; new illustrations, cartoons, diagrams and graphs and tables; expanded chapters; and a companion website. "British Civilization" is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain.

This revised and updated edition of the hugely successful American Civilization provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life. This sixth edition examines the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, sports, media and the arts. This book:covers all core American studies topics at introductory level.contains essential historical background for American studies students in the twenty-first centuryanalyzes issues of gender, class, race, and minorities in America´s cosmopolitan population.contains color photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, bibliographical references and lists of websites central to each chapter.accompanied by a fully integrated companion website featuring extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources, filmographies and advice for students on how to approach essay questions.Featuring new color illustrations and case studies, this edition includes expanded sections on the environment, immigration, foreign policy, media and the arts, sport and leisure cultures as well as a new section on the LGBT community and detailed coverage of the 2012 election and shifting economic situation.

American Civilization is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary American life. It covers the key dimensions of American society including geography and the environment, immigration and minorities, government and politics, foreign policy, the legal system, the economy, social services, education, religion, the media and the arts. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and includes many updated illustrations and case studies, as well as coverage of the 2004 election, the second Gulf War, and the war on terrorism. American Civilization: · covers all core American Studies topics at introductory level · contains essential historical background for American Studies students at the start of the twenty-first century · analyzes gender, class and race and America's cosmopolitan population · has useful photographs, case studies, questions, terms for discussion and suggestions for websites for further research. American Civilization isa vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of America.

Extensively revised and updated, the fifth edition of British Civilization includes new illustrations, devolution, more debate and cultural material and covers right up to 2001.

Thoroughly updated and revised, the ninth edition of the highly regarded British Civilization: An Introduction continues to be the ideal textbook on Britain, its country and people, religion, politics and government, international relations, legal system, economy, education, media and culture for students of British studies.Examining central structural features of British society, the book provides an introduction to British civilization that highlights its history of cultural, geographical and human diversity. The book includes:Expanded discussion of Britains current political climate and international relations through an examination of the 2016 Brexit referendum, the subsequent general election and Brexit negotiations up to April 2019Discussion of the ever-shifting economy from a global perspectiveOpinion polls and surveys that provide an insight into the attitudes of British people to the conditions in which they live and operate todayExercises, questions, and suggestions for further reading and useful websites that stimulate class discussion and provide a springboard upon which students can develop their own independent study.Supported by a companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/oakland), a long-ranging chronology, full-colour illustrations, useful figures, exercises and discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading, it is the perfect introduction to the crucial and complex nature of British civilization, culture and society, past and present.