UK Today: Essential Facts in an Ever Changing World (SYB FactBook) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333794206 ISBN 13: 9780333794203

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2000

Synopsis

This consumer reference book contains facts and figures about society, culture, economics and politics in Britain in 1999, and covers every aspect of British life from sporting events to defence policy. The factual information is offset by essays from established writers and journalists covering topical issues facing Britain at the turn of the millennium. There is a detailed historical introduction written by the book's editor, Barry Turner.

About this title

About the Author

BARRY TURNER is the editor of The Statesman's Yearbook and has been a full-time writer for twenty years. He has worked as a journalist and broadcaster specialising in the fields of economics, politics, biography, travel and education. He has a PhD in Political History and has served on the management committee and council of the Society of Authors. He has been the editor of The Writer's Handbook for twelve years and is editor of the new SYB FactBook series; single-volume pocket reference guides to individual countries and regions in the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333794206
• ISBN 13: 9780333794203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 576
• Editor: Turner Barry