The Nations of Britain

by Christopher G. A. Bryant

Overview

The Nations of Britain offers an up-to-date analysis of contemporary Britain, drawing upon sociology, politics, history and cultural studies. Focusing on each national region individually and also on a set of themes that cut across regional boundaries, including identity, multiculturalism, economy, policy and civil society, this is a timely account of a rapidly-changing nation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198742876
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/12/2006
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	9.18(w) x 6.14(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

Until 2004, Christopher Bryant was Professor of Sociology at the University of Salford. He has published extensively on sociological theory and political sociology, the latter with particular reference to the UK. He is a member of the international boards of The European Journal of Social Theory, International Sociology and The Polish Sociological Review, of ESRC's College of Postgraduate Training Assessors, and of the Advisory Board, Central European University, Warsaw.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Thinking about the Union and its Future2. Great Britain: The Post-Imperial Dilemma3. Claiming Scotland4. Voicing Wales5. Speaking for England6. The English Regions: Who Cares? 7. Britain and Others8. Conclusion: Britain and the Future

Editorial Reviews

"Commendably ambitious and comprehensive...an impressive scholarly endeavor, presented in a witty, accessible, and engaging style. [I]t is likely to prove to be a particularly valuable and generous resource for a wide range of readers, both in Britain and further afield."—Contemporary Sociology

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