Kevin Manton Livres

The Students' book contains 12 topic-based units with Review sections after every three units. Grammar Reference, word list and tapescripts are included at the back.

Focusing on the evolution of the modern British state, this political history examines its increasing interest in gathering and utilizing population data. It explores the implications of this data collection on governance and societal understanding, highlighting the significance of demographic information in shaping policies and national identity. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on how population statistics have influenced the development of modern Britain.

The book delves into the tension between British governments seeking information and citizens desiring privacy, focusing on the wartime population register. It contrasts its abolition with later attempts to reintroduce similar systems, highlighting a shift in political attitudes towards centralized data collection. The narrative explores how privacy campaigns challenged these initiatives, yet government responses reframed the debate into technical discussions, ultimately shaping the 1984 Data Protection Act, which increased governmental surveillance rather than safeguarding individual privacy.