Understanding AS-Level Government and Politics: Second edition (Understanding Politics) - Softcover

Grant, Moyra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071908654X ISBN 13: 9780719086540

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2012

Synopsis

This is a clearly written, comprehensive and topical textbook on UK government and politics for AS and A Level students. It is suitable for the A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA exam boards. The content of the book is structured according to the boards' specifications. It covers: political power, participation and democracy; the UK constitution; elections and referenda; MPs, parties and pressure groups; Parliament and government; the courts, judges and civil liberties; local government and devolution; and the European Union.

All key terms and concepts are highlighted and succinctly defined. The book has an accessible style and very user-friendly format. It includes sample exam questions with answers, and fun quizzes with answers, plus features such as 'Talking Point' and 'Analyse This' to encourage class discussion and exploration of core topics. Each chapter begins with a summary of contents and ends with sample exam questions and useful websites.

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About this title

About the Author

Moyra Grant is a Senior A-Level Government and Politics teacher, examiner and author of several textbooks

From the Back Cover

The revised and fully updated second edition of the hugely popular Understanding AS-Level Government and Politics is an accessible, comprehensive and topical textbook for both AS- and A-Level Government and Politics students. The content of the book is structured according to the Edexcel, OCR and AQA examination boards' specifications and written to the highest standards.

This new edition covers a wide range of up-to-date topics that include: political power, participation and democracy; the UK constitution; elections and referenda; MPs, parties and pressure groups; Parliament and government; the courts, judges and civil liberties; local government and devolution; and the European Union.

Students will benefit from this textbook's user-friendly content and concise style. All key terms and concepts are highlighted and succinctly defined. There are sample exam questions and challenging quizzes throughout, along with answers, plus features such as talking points, key terms and analysis sections to encourage class discussion and exploration of core topics.

From the Inside Flap

The revised and fully updated second edition of the hugely popular Understanding AS-Level Government and Politics is an accessible, comprehensive and topical textbook for both AS- and A-Level Government and Politics students. The content of the book is structured according to the Edexcel, OCR and AQA examination boards' specifications and written to the highest standards.This new edition covers a wide range of up-to-date topics that include: political power, participation and democracy; the UK constitution; elections and referenda; MPs, parties and pressure groups; Parliament and government; the courts, judges and civil liberties; local government and devolution; and the European Union.Students will benefit from this textbook's user-friendly content and concise style. All key terms and concepts are highlighted and succinctly defined. There are sample exam questions and challenging quizzes throughout, along with answers, plus features such as talking points, key terms and analysis sections to encourage class discussion and exploration of core topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071908654X
• ISBN 13: 9780719086540
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224