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Modern Britain.

紀錄類型:	書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Modern Britain./
作者:	Irwin, John.
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (180 pages)
標題:	Great Britain. -
電子資源:	Click to View
ISBN:	9780203985236

Modern Britain.
Irwin, John.

Modern Britain. - 1 online resource (180 pages)

Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the third edition -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Britain -- Chapter 2 The system of government -- The monarchy -- The Privy Council -- Parliament -- The political parties -- Parliament -- The House of Lords -- Ministries -- Royal Commissions -- Chapter 3 Local government -- Chapter 4 The legal system -- Courts in England and Wales -- Criminal courts -- Civil courts -- Other courts -- The legal profession -- Solicitors -- Barristers -- Judges -- The jury -- Scotland -- The police -- Chapter 5 The welfare state -- The welfare state today -- The National Health Service -- Social security -- Housing -- Chapter 6 Education -- Schools -- Historical development -- State schools -- The organisation of schools -- Independent schools -- The examination system -- Higher education -- Universities -- The Open University -- Students -- Further education -- Chapter 7 The industrial state -- The British economy today -- Control of industry -- State Ownership -- Private enterprise -- The City -- The Bank of England -- Other banks -- Other financial institutions -- Industrial relations -- Trade unions -- The Confederation of British Industry -- The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service -- Chapter 8 Life in Britain today -- Population -- Marriage and family life -- The position of women -- Commonwealth immigration -- Sport and entertainment -- The Theatre -- Other leisure activities -- Incomes -- Chapter 9 The mass media -- Newspapers -- Periodicals -- Radio and television -- Chapter 10 Religious life -- The Church of England -- The Church of Scotland -- The Roman Catholic Church -- The Free Churches -- Other faiths -- Chapter 11 England and Ireland -- Select bibliography -- Index.

Fully updated new edition of a very successful, straightforward introduction to important features of British life. Topics include government, social services, family, education and the media. Ideal background reading for EFL students.

ISBN: 9780203985236Subjects--Topical Terms:

934290
Great Britain.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: DA27.5.I78 1994eb

Dewey Class. No.: 941.0858

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