
Understanding AS-Level Government and Politics
Second Edition
Moyra Grant(Author)
Manchester University Press
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7190-8654-0 (ISBN)
Description
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. -- .
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. -- .
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Manchester
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Line drawings, black & white
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
503 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7190-8654-0 (9780719086540)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Moyra Grant is a senior A-Level Government and Politics teacher, examiner and author of several textbooks -- .
Content
1 Political Power and Participation
2 The UK Constitution
3 Electoral Systems and Referenda
4 Political Parties and MPs
5 Public Opinion and Pressure Groups
6 Parliament
7 Executive
8 Rights and Liberties
9 Local Government and Devolution
10 The European Union
Glossary -- .
2 The UK Constitution
3 Electoral Systems and Referenda
4 Political Parties and MPs
5 Public Opinion and Pressure Groups
6 Parliament
7 Executive
8 Rights and Liberties
9 Local Government and Devolution
10 The European Union
Glossary -- .