Call number
TN-6DA.A-Oak
Genres
Description
British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life.It explains the often puzzling and confusing terms and phrases used routinely in Britain and by British people. This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. All these are fundamental features of British civilization and society, and include aspects of: * politics and government * the Law, economics and industry * education * the media * religion and social welfare
Publication
Routledge (2006), Edition: 6, Paperback, 300 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member ThomasK
In principle, this is a very intriguing text on what makes Britishness. Chapters range from 'The country' through 'Politics and government' to 'Education' and 'The media', and are able to highlight the cornerstones in all these areas.
Unfortunately, the author restricts himself to the presentation
In all, not a good read but nevertheless a potential starting point for further inquiry.
Unfortunately, the author restricts himself to the presentation
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of mere facts, and therefore, the text lacks any aspect of narrative style. In all, not a good read but nevertheless a potential starting point for further inquiry.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
336 p.; 9.61 inches
ISBN
0415365228 / 9780415365222