Summary: How to Pass is the Number 1 revision series for Scottish qualifications across the three examination levels of Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher! Second editions of the books present all of the material in full colour for the first time. How to Pass Higher Modern Studies provides a comprehensive guide to the course offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and whilst no book can guarantee an examination pass, this title combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. Like all titles in the How to Pass series, it offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of this book will avoid unnecessary mistakes - and should gain those extra marks that are so essential to moving up a grade...
All subject-specific and grade-specific How to Pass titles are endorsed by the Scottish Qualifications AuthorityThe best-selling How To Pass series now in full colourAttractive and eye-catching series designAimed specifically at Scottish examination candidatesAll titles written by practising teachers and experienced examinersAlready adopted and recommended by schools across Scotland
Table of Contents: IntroductionUnit 1: Political Issues in the United KingdomChapter 1 Devolved Decision-Making in ScotlandChapter 2 Decision-Making in Central GovernmentChapter 3 Political Parties and their PoliciesChapter 4 Electoral Systems, Voting and Political AttitudesUnit 2: Social Issues in the United KingdomChapter 5 Wealth and Health Inequalities in the UKUnit 3: International IssuesChapter 6 The Republic of South AfricaChapter 7 The People’s Republic of ChinaChapter 8 The United States of AmericaChapter 9 The European UnionChapter 10 The Politics of Development in AfricaChapter 11 Global Security
About the Author(s): Richard Deakin is an experienced teacher and examiner of Higher Modern Studies
Readership: Students in Scotland