Contemporary Britain (Contemporary States and Societies) [Paperback]

John McCormick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2003 | Series: Contemporary States and Societies

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. Written by the best-selling author of Understanding the European Union and a range of other successful texts, the book is an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary Britain that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking.

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About the Author

John McCormick is Professor of Political Science, Indiana Universit, Purdue University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1st edition (October 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333964209
• ISBN-13: 978-0333964200
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,811,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John McCormick is Jean Monnet Chair of European Union Politics at Indiana University, Indianapolis. He studied at Rhodes University in South Africa and University College London, and has a Ph.D from Indiana University. He spent eight years working in the public sector for two London-based environmental interest groups - the World Wildlife Fund, and the International Institute for Environment and Development - and was also a consultant for a number of international organizations, including the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the UN Environment Programme.

The author of twelve books and multiple book chapters and academic papers, his most recent publications include Environmental Policy in the European Union (Palgrave Macmillan, 2001), Contemporary Britain (Palgrave Macmillan, 2nd edition, 2007), The European Union: Politics and Policies (Westview, 4th edition, 2008), Understanding the European Union (Palgrave Macmillan, 4th edition, 2008), Comparative Politics in Transition (Wadsworth, 6th edition, 2009), Europeanism (Oxford University Press, 2010), and European Union Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, forthcoming 2011).