In this wide ranging area study, major geographical concepts and ideas are built through an examination of contemporary Britain. This book has been designed to cater for all types of GCSE sylabuses, whether they adopt a concept, location or issues based approach. With a clear thematic approach, geographical patterns, concepts and issues are investigated and supported by a range of detailed case studies at varying scales, and through question sections aimed to suit stedents of differing abilites. Looking at the geographical elements of social and environmental issues, this book includes changing employment patterns, environmental concerns and the multicultural nature of British society.