British Culture An Introduction [Hardcover]

This third edition of British Cultureis the complete introduction to culture and the arts in Britain today. Extensively illustrated and offering a wider range of topics than ever before, David P. Christopher identifies and analyses key areas in language, literature, film, TV, social media, popular music, sport and other fields, setting each one in a clear, historical context.

British Cultureenables students of British society to understand and enjoy a fascinating range of contemporary arts through an examination of current trends, such as the influence of business and commerce, the effects of globalization and the spread of digital communications. This new edition features:

• fully revised and updated chapters analyzing a range of key areas within British culture
• new chapters on cyberculture, heritage and festivals
• extracts from novels and plays.

This student-friendly edition also strengthens reading and study skills through follow-up activities, weblinks and suggestions for further research.

David P. Christopher's book is an engaging analysis of contemporary life and arts and, together with its companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/christopher), is essential reading for every student of modern Britain.

List of figures. List of tables. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Timeline. 1. The Social and Cultural Context  2. Language in Culture  3. Cyberculture  4. Newspapers, Magazines and Journalism  5. Literature  6. Theatre  7. Cinema  8. Television and Radio  9. Art and Architecture  10. Popular Music and Fashion  11. Sport  12. Heritage and Festivals.  Glossary.  Index.

This is an excellent introductorlS*