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, 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.