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AS UK Government & Politics Textbook 3rd Edition

Philip Lynch and Paul Fairclough


Paperback
£22.99

ISBN: 9780340986639
Published: 27/08/2010
Extent: 320 pages
Illustrations: 40 full colour illustrations and photos


 
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Summary:
The best-selling AS UK Government & Politics has been completely updated for the AS specifications following the 2010 general election. Written specifically to meet the needs of AS students, it provides comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date coverage of topics for all exam boards.

The content is carefully structured around the specifications. It combines informed discussion with the most up-to-date facts and figures and includes the following features:

  • Definitions of key terms and concepts to help understanding and revision.
  • Weblinks and associated activities.
  • What you should know summaries at the end of each chapter
  • Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter offering source-based exercises relating to the text as well as assignments for extension work, drawing on suggested reading and website listings.

    New for this edition:
  • Free extra content available at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan, including web-based extension tasks, PowerPoint summaries and revision advice.
  • UK/US comparison boxes designed to extend knowledge and stretch and challenge students.
  • Viewpoint boxes answering controversial questions.


    • Suitable for all awarding bodies
    • Comprehensive and authoritative topic coverage
    • Up-to-date data
    • Lively, full-colour design


    Table of Contents:
    Chapter 1 Democracy and participation
    Chapter 2 Elections and voting
    Chapter 3 Political parties: structure
    Chapter 4 Political parties: policies and ideas
    Chapter 5 Pressure groups
    Chapter 6 The constitution
    Chapter 7 Parliament
    Chapter 8 The prime minister and the core executive
    Chapter 9 Judges and civil liberties
    Chapter 10 Devolution and local government
    Chapter 11 The European Union
    Index


    About the Author(s):
    Paul Fairclough is an experienced senior examiner and Head of Politics. He co-authors the UK Government & Politics Annual Survey published by Philip Allan Updates.

    Philip Lynch is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Leicester, Department of Politics and International Relations and is on the editorial board of Politics Review, published by Philip Allan Updates.

    Eric Magee is an experienced teacher and examiner, and editor of Politics Review.


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