The historical context: Emergence of the British State ; Postwar adjustment, 1945-79 ; The thatcher revolution, 1979-90 ; Britain under blair -- Land and people: The geography of Britain ; Natural resources ; The environment ; The people of Britain ; Nationalism and regionalism ; Immigration and race -- The social system: Social class ; The changing structure of the family ; Social services and health care ; Education ; Law and order -- Politics and government: The British political systems ; The constitution ; The monarchy ; prime minister and cabinet ; Parliament ; The judiciary ; Local government -- Civil society: Political culture ; Elections ; Political parties ; Interest groups ; The media -- The economy: The structure of the economy ; From hands-off to hands-on, and back again ; Britain in the global trading systems ; The economic implications of Europe -- Culture and lifestyle: Culture ; The identity of Britain ; The arts ; Sports ; Religion -- Britain and the world: The changing British role in the world ; The commonwealth ; The atlantic alliance ; Britain and the European Union ; The changing role of the British military

1. Great Britain -- Description and travel