{"product_id":"9781350337084","title":"Contemporary Britain","description":"\u003ch3\u003eContemporary States and Societies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eContemporary Britain\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn McCormick\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Europe \/ Great Britain \/ 21st Century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing 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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Growing racial, religious, national and cultural diversity\u003cbr\u003e-Demographic shifts, including the move from a welfare state to a stakeholder society\u003cbr\u003e-The altered balance of power among government institutions, as the UK adapts to life outside the EU\u003cbr\u003e-Shifts in economic policy, following the impact of Brexit, Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e-Changing voter attitudes, with questions raised about the balance between the major political parties\u003cbr\u003e-The impact of social media and alternative communications channels on media, culture and politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 March 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350337084\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51936216416396,"sku":"9781350337084","price":36.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_27ce7cac-e18b-4c16-8162-07215a07b7a5.jpg?v=1786015108","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350337084","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}