Download or read book Contemporary Britain, Second Edition written by John McCormick and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensively revised and updated edition of this successful text provides a lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in Britain. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural, international and comparative context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary Britain that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking.