Summary:
Citizenship Studies has been written to support the OCR GCSE short course specification and the teaching of Key Stage 4 Citizenship. Combining a lively text with up-to-date case studies, relevant activities, and a stimulating selection of written and visual sources, the book helps students to understand important Citizenship issues.
- can be used in mixed-ability classes
- written to cover specification and for lower ability pupils
- can be used alongside mainstream books

• Foundation edition of the mainstream book
• provides accessible introductions to key topics
• covers the three main themes of the OCR specification
  - understanding the rights and responsibilities of self and others
  - government and decision-making
  - citizenship and voluntary activity
• features relevant and thought-provoking case studies
• guidance on preparing for the examination and how to successfully tackle course work assignments

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Citizenship Studies
Rules and laws
It's the rule
The law machine

Consumer rights
Consumer wrongs
Customer complaints
Employment
Looking for work
Working for a living
Trade unions
Losing your job
Community issues
Unequal Britain
Older people
Refugees
Family and school
Families
Education
Government
Managing the economy
Governing ourselves
Media
The power of the media
Making a difference
Voting and elections
Party politics
Campaigning

Big world, small world
Global warming
Justice
Criminal law
Civil law
Exam guidance
Guidance

About the Author(s):
Lynn Jones is a head of Citizenship and principal examiner for OCR Citizenship Studies Short Course.

Readership:
Students of the OCR GCSE Short Course for Citizenship