Understanding British and European political issues: Second edition (Understanding Politics) - Softcover

McNaughton, Krystyna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719080738 ISBN 13: 9780719080739

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The key text for students of British and European contemporary political issues. The only comprehensive textbook of its kind in this field.

About this title

About the Author

Neil McNaughton is former Head of Politics at University College School. He is currently curriculum adviser to the Times Educational Supplement and is a principal examiner in A Level Government and Politics.

From the Back Cover

This new edition will be essential reading for all students studying politics at A2 level, as it covers the important issues as required by the main examining boards, and has been specifically tailored to the brand new Edexcel Route A specification. Fully updated to include the global recession and other recent political developments, it
looks at the important issues in British politics since 1945. It is also useful as an introductory reader for all those who are interested in the field.

Neil McNaughton is a seasoned writer at this level. He examines, on a chapter by chapter basis, the key issues of British politics today; economic policy, the Welfare State, law and order, environment policy, Northern Ireland, issues concerning women,
European integration and the European Union, and the impact of the European Union on Britain. In each case he describes the issues in detail and places them in their political context.

Written in an accessible style, with helpful features such as summaries, definition, tables and boxes to illuminate the points made and suggestions for additional reading and research, this book is urgently needed as students grapple with the issues thrown up by the new examinations.

From the Inside Flap

This new edition will be essential reading for all students studying politics at A2 level, as it covers the important issues as required by the main examining boards, and has been specifically tailored to the brand new Edexcel Route A specification. Fully updated to include the global recession and other recent political developments, itlooks at the important issues in British politics since 1945. It is also useful as an introductory reader for all those who are interested in the field.Neil McNaughton is a seasoned writer at this level. He examines, on a chapter by chapter basis, the key issues of British politics today; economic policy, the Welfare State, law and order, environment policy, Northern Ireland, issues concerning women,European integration and the European Union, and the impact of the European Union on Britain. In each case he describes the issues in detail and places them in their political context.Written in an accessible style, with helpful features such as summaries, definition, tables and boxes to illuminate the points made and suggestions for additional reading and research, this book is urgently needed as students grapple with the issues thrown up by the new examinations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719080738
• ISBN 13: 9780719080739
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256