Dimensions
225 x 275 x 8mm
The United Kingdom is a country of contrasts and change. It was once the most powerful country in the world but suffered great losses to its population and economy after being involved in the two great wars of the twentieth century. Since then the UK has been constantly changing.
Traditional industries have closed and new ones have started up, the population is older, healthier and better educated, and its society and culture is increasingly multi-ethnic. Not everywhere in the UK has benefited, however, and the process of change and development continues into the twenty-first century.
What are the issues facing the UK today? What is its position in Europe? What does the future hold for its people and the environment? Meet the people of the United Kingdom and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a politician in Wales to a lifeboat volunteer in Tyneside.
'The Changing Face Of' series offers first-hand insight into how countries are changing to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Each title is filled with information and statistics about key geographical themes. Specially commissioned interviews give you a real sense of how people view the past, present and future of their home country.
