* Britain is a readable introduction to British institutions, atitudes, and daily life, for use as a reference book or as a class reader. * Covers everything from politics to sport, from the history of Britain to  what it means to be British, in twenty-three short chapters. * Describes the institutions and political organization of Britain as well  as everyday life and behaviour. * Includes questions to encourage readers to make their own cross-cultural  comparisons. * A detailed index allows readers to find information quickly and easily.through improvisations around the business themes.