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Mccormick John (Indiana University Usa) - Contemporary Britain - Paperback
Mccormick John (Indiana University Usa) - Contemporary Britain - Paperback
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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.
Title: Contemporary Britain
Author(s): Mccormick John (Indiana University Usa)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781350337084
Pages: 248 Pages, 75 Bw Illus
Publication Date: 3/9/2023
Series: Contemporary States and Societies
Category: Politics & Government
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.
Title: Contemporary Britain
Author(s): Mccormick John (Indiana University Usa)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781350337084
Pages: 248 Pages, 75 Bw Illus
Publication Date: 3/9/2023
Series: Contemporary States and Societies
Category: Politics & Government
