This new edition of the seminal text explores Britain's shifting identity from empire to a post-Brexit nation. It examines race, politics, education and national identity amid turbulent change. With fresh insights on the pandemic, leadership crises and culture wars, it critically assesses Britain's evolving place in the world.
Sally Tomlinson is Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London and Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford. She received an Honorary degree from the University of Glasgow in 2024.