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	British Council, The British Studies Posters The British Council: 1995 full-colour; available from Keltic International A series of 5 A1 full-colour posters each with photographs and extensive text on themes relating to Britain today: School Education; Higher and continuing education; Multicultural Britain; Women; Youth. Suitable for any environment where modern Britain is studied. Late intermediate level and above for foreign language teaching. ISBN & Price: ISBN: 6200564477 Ł20 per pack (not available separately) Central Office of Information Britain 1997: an Official Handbook general level HMSO: 01 1997 554pp 244 x 166: Tables, maps, diagrams, colour photographs, index From the environment to eating habits, and from the economy to equestrianism, this handbook combines material and detail with coverage of recent policy developments in Britain. Hardback ISBN:0 11 702045 1 Ł30.00 Central Office of Information Population research, professional level HMSO: 09 1995 105pp 210 x 148: Tables, further reading, index Series: aspects of Britain An analysis of the major demographic characteristics of Britain's population. The text provides useful information on population age structure, migratory patterns amongst various groups, the social factors influencing such changes and the government policies which address them. Paperback ISBN:0 11 702007 9 Ł5.95 Central Statistical Office Regional Trends: 1996 Edition undergraduate, professional level The Stationery Office Publications: 1995 272pp, 297 x 210mm Series: Regional Trends This text details official statistics about the regions of the UK. Social, demographic and economic topics are all discussed and illustrated regionally. Topics include employment statistics, infant mortality, house prices and agricultural investment. Paperback ISBN:0 11 620773 6 Ł35.95 Central Statistical Office Social Trends: 1997 Edition undergraduate, professional level HMSO: 01 1996 248pp 297 x 210: Tables, graphs, charts, index An annual look at life in Britain through statistics. From employment to leisure, education to health, transport to housing, this text provides an insight into how Britain lives. Many aspects of life are revealed in statistics, charts and text in this social brief. Paperback ISBN:0 11 620838 4 Ł37.50 Champion, A.G. & Wong, C. et al Britain in The 1990s: a Social and Economic Atlas advanced secondary, undergraduate level Oxford UP: 03 1996 144pp 246 x 189: Maps throughout Dewey class: 304.60941 Based on material compiled from the results of the 1991 Population Census, this up to date population study is arranged in a series of double page spreads, with one page devoted to maps and the facing page containing explanatory text with supporting tables and diagrams. Paperback ISBN:0 19 874175 8 Ł9.95 Dyson, Anne Britain in View The British Council: 1994 73pp 297 x 210 mm This package consists of a video compilation and a resource book covering fifteen news items from BBC Newsroom SouthEast. It covers themes such as the environment, health, education and sport, with related newspaper articles and language development activities. ISBN & Price: ISBN 0 86355 237 4 Ł5.95 Title: Video 45 minutes PAL VHS ISBN & Price: ISBN 0 86355 167 X Ł40.00 Title: Video NTSC VHS ISBN & Price: ISBN 0 86355 168 8 Ł40.00 Everist, Richard & Thomas, Bryn et al Britain general level Lonely Planet Publications: 12 1995 1200pp: 200 maps Series: Travel Survival Kits This guide to travel in England, Wales and Scotland features: accommodation listings; transport information; historical background of each region; information on architecture and the arts; and information on walking trails, cycling routes and national parks. Paperback ISBN:0 86442 236 9 Ł14.95 Fodor Great Britain: the Complete Guide to England, Scotland and Wales: 97 general level Fodor: 11 1996 624pp 229 x 127: 46 maps Series: Gold Guides Contains descriptions, region by region, of scenic walks and drives, aristocratic homes, literary and historic sites, sports and shopping, and reviews of over 700 hotels and 1200 restaurants to suit all budgets. It features essays on the Royal Family, and art and architecture. Paperback ISBN:0 679 03226 6 Ł14.99 Gascoigne, Bamber Encyclopedia of Britain general level Macmillan: 1994 720pp: 200 colour and 280 b&w illustrations This updated reference work contains 6000 entries. The book provides coverage of Britain's past and present. Hardback ISBN:0 333 63739 9 Ł19.99 Halsey, A.H.(Ed) British Social Trends Since 1900: a Guide to the Changing Social Structure of Britain undergraduate, postgraduate level Macmillan Press: 02 1988 600pp 234 x 156: Tables, index Dewey class: 941.082 An account of the changes in the social structure of Britain from 1900 to the mid 1980s. It incorporates and is a sequel to a compilation by a group of social scientists from Oxford University. Each chapter is a guide to the trends and an account of how the statistics can be used and misused. Paperback ISBN:0 333 34522 3 Ł20.50 HMSO 25 Years of Social Trends on CD ROM general level HMSO Books: 1995 CD ROM ISBN:0 11 526480 9 Ł99.00 Irwin, John L. Modern Britain: an Introduction undergraduate, postgraduate level Routledge: 05 1994 224pp 216 x 138: Glossary, bibliography Dewey class: 941.0859 An introduction to British life: government, social services, family, education and the media. This new edition has been updated to reflect current debates about the monarchy, Margaret Thatcher's downfall, and the ordination of women. The text should appeal to EFL students. Paperback ISBN:0 415 09563 8 Ł10.99 Jowell, R. et al British Social Attitudes. Survey. 11th Report general level Dartmouth Pub: 12 1994 320pp Paperback ISBN: 1 85521 612 4 Ł15.00 Kimpton, Laurence Britain in Focus vocational, advanced secondary level Hodder Educational: 12 1990 Dewey class: 914.1 Looking at the geographical elements of social and environmental issues, this book includes changing employment patterns, environmental concerns and the multicultural nature of British society. A thematic approach is adopted, supported by case studies and a questions section. Paperback ISBN:0 340 40727 1 Ł12.13 Kramer, Bernd Lenz and Gerd Stratmann (Eds.) Journal for the Study of British Cultures Gunter Narr Verlag Two issues per annum A journal in English produced in Germany with an international advisory board, containing reviews of British Cultural Studies publications and papers on key themes: eg Thatcherism, Regional Cultures, Europe. (Please quote ISSN 0944-9094.) ISBN & Price: ISBN: 6200564477 DM48 annual subscription rate Oakland, John British Civilization: an Introduction undergraduate level Routledge: 03 1995 368pp 216 x 138: 25 figures, 40 b&w photographs Revised and updated, this third edition provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain including central and local government, the economy and industry, the law, media, arts, education and religion. Paperback ISBN:0 415 12258 9 Ł10.99 The Stationery Office Facts About Britain: 1945 to 1995 on CD ROM general level The Stationery Office Publications: 1995 A wealth of factual data on Britain's resources, infrastructure, machinery of government and more, selected from the 46 editions of the Britain Handbook and from the Aspects of Britain series. The 1995 edition of the Britain Handbook has an introduction reviewing changes in Britain since World War II, and is included in this electronic compendium. single user CDROM ISBN:0 11 526462 0 Ł41.70 network version CDROM ISBN:0 11 312010 9 Ł41.70

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