Synopses & Reviews
The Nations of Britain offers an up-to-date analysis of contemporary Britain, drawing upon sociology, politics, history and cultural studies. Focusing on each national region individually and also on a set of themes that cut across regional boundaries, including identity, multiculturalism, economy, policy and civil society, this is a timely account of a rapidly-changing nation.
Review
"Commendably ambitious and comprehensive...an impressive scholarly endeavor, presented in a witty, accessible, and engaging style. [I]t is likely to prove to be a particularly valuable and generous resource for a wide range of readers, both in Britain and further afield."--Contemporary Sociology
About the Author
Until 2004,
Christopher Bryant was Professor of Sociology at the University of Salford. He has published extensively on sociological theory and political sociology, the latter with particular reference to the UK. He is a member of the international boards of The European Journal of Social Theory, International Sociology and The Polish Sociological Review, of ESRC's College of Postgraduate Training Assessors, and of the Advisory Board, Central European University, Warsaw.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Applications
3. Parameterized Inverse Eigenvalue Problems
4. Structured Inverse Eigenvalue Problems
5. Partially Described Inverse Eigenvalue Problems
6. Least Squares Inverse Eigenvalue Problems
7. Spectrally Constrained Approximation
8. Structured Low Rank Approximation
9. Group Orbitally Constrained Approximation
Index