General Studies for AQA A: An AS and A Level Course Text Third Edition

Summary:
This book has been revised specifically to meet the needs of students studying the 2008 AQA A General Studies specification.

The new edition combines the popular approach of short, up-to-date chapters, which provide complete content coverage of the AQA A specification, with exam specific advice and questions at the end of each chapter, written by a senior examiner. These are clearly differentiated into AS and A2 type questions allowing students to easily choose the support they need.

The user-friendly approach of the text makes it suitable for use in the classroom or by the individual students who are studying General Studies on an independent basis.

• Tailored to support all the content requirements of AQA A General Studies.
• Exam-type questions, tips and advice written by a senior examiner - giving specific assessment support.
• Content organised in small chapters - allowing students to cover the content of the course without it becoming a burden.
• Clear differentiation between AS and A2 type questions - allowing students to easily choose the support they need.

Table of Contents:
Science, Maths and Technology
Chapter 1 Scientific progress
Chapter 2 Scientific method and its application
Chapter 3 Religion and science
Chapter 4 Energy
Chapter 5 Environmental issues
Chapter 6 Genetic engineering
Chapter 7 Agriculture and food production
Chapter 8 Human and animal behaviour
Chapter 9 Medical developments
Chapter 10 Transport issues
Chapter 11 Computers
Chapter 12 The application of maths
Chapter 13 Mechanical and spatial relations
Chapter 14 The relationship between science and culture
Culture, Morality, Arts and Humanities
Chapter 15 The nature of religion
Chapter 16 Why people have religious belief
Chapter 17 The need for morality and the nature of ethical theories
Chapter 18 Ethical issues
Chapter 19 Aesthetic evaluation
Chapter 20 The nature of culture
Chapter 21 Creativity and innovation
Chapter 22 The media
Chapter 23 Censorship
Society, Politics and the Economy
Chapter 24 The nature of society
Chapter 25 Social change
Chapter 26 Crime and deviance
Chapter 27 The nature of the law
Chapter 28 Rights and responsibilities
Chapter 29 Power and control
Chapter 30 Politics
Chapter 31 The British Constitution
Chapter 32 Education issues
Chapter 33 Economic theories
Chapter 34 Economic issues
Chapter 35 The European Union
Chapter 36 Rich world, poor world
Procedure for Tackling exam questions
Answers to examination questions
Index

About the Author(s):
Victor Watton is an experienced author of General Studies, Citizenship and RE textbooks. He has had many years experience as a senior examiner.
David Walton has many years experience as an author and senior examiner of General Studies.
Richard Hobson is an experienced author of General Studies textbooks.

Readership:
A Level General Studies students