Britain : be fluent in British life and culture / [edited by Andrew Whittaker].

Additional Titles: Speak the culture Britain
Published: London : Thorogood, [2009]
Copyright Date: ©2009
Physical Description: 1 online resource (359 pages) : color illustrations, maps
Additional Creators: Whittaker, Andrew (Andrew Stuart)

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Speak the culture

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English.

Contents

Identity : the foundations of British culture -- Literature and philosophy -- Art, architecture and design -- Performing arts -- Cinema, photography and fashion -- Media and communications -- Food and drink -- Living culture : the state of modern Britain.

Summary

Examines the work and the personalities behind British cultural icons, pulling out the key information in easily digested, entertaining chunks. The culture of everyday life is also revealed, exploring the variation between the English, Scots and Welsh, and dissecting how they approach life; how they eat, socialize, vote, dress and laugh.

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9781854187192 (electronic bk.)
1854187198 (electronic bk.)
9781854186270 (pbk.)
1854186272 (pbk.)
1282580698
9781282580695
9786612580697
6612580690

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