Introduction 01 Country and people Geographically speaking · Politically speaking · The four nations · The dominance of England ·
National loyalties 02 History Prehistory · The Roman period (43-410) · The Germanic invasions (410-1066) · The medieval period (1066-14S8) · The sixteenth century · The seventeenth century · The eighteenth century · The nineteenth century · The twentieth century
03 Geography Climate · Land and settlement · The environment and pollution · London · Southern England · The Midlands of England · Northern England · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland
04 Identity Ethnic identity: the four nations · Other ethnic identities · The family · Geographical identity · Class · Men and women · Social and everyday contacts · Religion and politics · Identityin Northern Ireland · Being British · Personal identity: a sense ofhumour
05 Attitudes Stereotypes and change · English versus British · A multicultural society · Conservatism · Being different · Love of nature · Love of animals · Public-spiritedness and amateurism · Formality and informality · Privacy and sex
06 Political life The public attitude to politics · The style of democracy · The constitution · The style of politics · The party system · The modern situation
07 The monarchy The appearance · The reality · The role of the monarch · The value of the monarchy · The future of the monarchy
08 The government The cabinet · The Prime Minister · The civil service · Local government
09 Parliament The atmosphere of Parliament - An MP's life · Parliamentary business · The party system in Parliament · The House of Lords
10 Elections The system · Formal arrangements · The campaign · Polling day and election night · Recent results and the future · Modern issues
11 The law The police and the public · Crime and criminal procedure · The system of justice · The legal profession
12 International relations British people and the rest of the world · The British state and the rest of the world · Transatlantic relations · European relations · Relations inside Great Britain · Great Britain and Northern Ireland
13 Religion Politics · Anglicanism · Catholicism · Other conventional Christian churches · Other religions, churches, and religious movements
14 Education Historical background · Modern times: the education debates · Style · School life · Public exams · Education beyond sixteen
15 The economy and everyday life Earning money: working life · Work organizations · Public and private industry · The distribution of wealth · Using money: finance and investment · Spending money: shopping · Shop opening hours
16 The media The importance of the national press · The two types of national newspaper · The characteristics of the national press: politics · The characteristics of the national press: sex and scandal · The BBC · Television: organization · Television: style
17 Transport On the road · Public transport in towns and cities · Public transport between towns and cities · The channel tunnel · Air and water
18 Welfare The benefits system · Social services and charities · The National Health Service · The medical profession
19 Housing Houses, not flats · Private property and public property · The importance of'home' · Individuality and conformity · Interiors: theimportance of cosiness · Owning and renting · Homelessness · The future
20 Food and drink Eating habits and attitudes · Eating out · Alcohol · Pubs
21 Sport and competition A national passion · The social importance of sport · Cricket - Football · Rugby · Animals in sport · Other sports · Gambling
22 The arts The arts in society · The characteristics of British arts and letters · Theatre and cinema · Music · Words · The fine arts
23 Holidays and special occasions Traditional seaside holidays · Modern holidays · Christmas · NewYear · Other notable annual occasions
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