{"product_id":"the-establishment-how-britain-really-works-owen-jones-stig-abell-2-books-non-fiction-paperback","title":"The Establishment \u0026 How Britain Really Works by Owen Jones \u0026 Stig Abell 2 Books Set - Non Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Establishment: And How They Get Away With It\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Britain Really Works: Understanding the Ideas and Institutions of a Nation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Penguin, John Murray Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book non-fiction set pairs Owen Jones's landmark investigation into Britain's ruling class with Stig Abell's engaging tour of the institutions that shape everyday national life. The Establishment traces the hidden networks connecting politicians, media moguls, police chiefs, and financiers, arguing that a small elite protects its own interests at the public's expense. How Britain Really Works turns to the nuts and bolts of the nation itself, unpacking the NHS, education, and the constitution with wit and clarity. Together they offer a rounded look at power and institutions in modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Establishment: And How They Get Away With It is Owen Jones's incisive examination of the elite networks that dominate British public life. Drawing on interviews with insiders, whistleblowers, and power brokers, Jones maps the revolving door between Westminster, Fleet Street, the City of London, and the police, showing how these interconnected worlds routinely protect entrenched privilege rather than serve ordinary citizens. The book is rigorous political reportage and an urgent call for democratic accountability, written in the forthright style of his earlier work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Britain Really Works takes a different but complementary approach. Rather than exposing a conspiracy of elites, Stig Abell sets out to explain, chapter by chapter, how the country's core institutions actually function, from the health service and schools to the legal system and the media. Praised as witty and clear-eyed, the book helps readers make sense of a nation grappling with Brexit and strained public services, without jargon. Read side by side, the two titles give a fuller picture of Britain: who holds power, and how the systems around it operate day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs a hard-hitting critique of elite power with a clear-eyed guide to Britain's institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by two respected British commentators and broadcasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback editions, ready to read or gift straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers interested in politics, current affairs, media, and class in modern Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks great discussion for book clubs and students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to build a well-rounded non-fiction politics collection in one purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Establishment: And How They Get Away With It — Owen Jones investigates the networks of politicians, media, police, and finance that protect entrenched power in Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Britain Really Works: Understanding the Ideas and Institutions of a Nation — Stig Abell explains the key institutions shaping modern Britain, from the NHS to the constitution, with wit and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOwen Jones is a British political commentator and columnist, born in Sheffield and raised in Stockport. The Establishment followed his earlier book on class in Britain, and he has since become one of the country's most widely read left-wing voices, writing regularly for major British newspapers. Stig Abell is a broadcaster and journalist who has presented on Times Radio and BBC Radio 4's Front Row, and previously served as editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement and managing editor of one of Britain's biggest newspapers. How Britain Really Works was his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for the political news junkie in your life, this pairing offers both a critical exposé and a practical explainer of modern Britain. A thoughtful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or any current-affairs lover, and an easy way to build a stronger non-fiction shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824373838198,"sku":"VRT-U2507-9789124030735","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-establishment-how-britain-really-works-owen-jones-stig-abell-paperback.jpg?v=1785445927","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/the-establishment-how-britain-really-works-owen-jones-stig-abell-2-books-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}