The 4th edition of this popular textbook has been fully revised and updated to match the requirements for the new A-level in government and politics for the Edexcel and AQA exam board specifications. Written by renowned author Andrew Heywood, this lively text expertly introduces A-level students to the basics of UK politics, and covers key areas including political parties, elections and referendums, voting behaviour and the media, the Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary and the European Union. Keeping pace with the tumultuousness of UK politics of the last few years, it incorporates coverage of the referendum on the UK's European Union membership in 2016 and its consequences as well as the 2017 general election. New to this Edition: - Content restructured to map on to the new A level specifications - 'Milestones': provides annotated timelines for the historical development of various issues - 'UK Politics in Action': places the focus on key events in British politics
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Written by renowned author Andrew Heywood, this lively text expertly introduces A-level students to the basics of UK politics, and covers key areas including political parties, elections and referendums, voting behaviour and the media, the Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary and the European Union.
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1. Introducing Politics and Government PART ONE: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE UK 2. Democracy and Participation 3. Elections and Referendums 4. Voting Behaviour and Electoral Outcomes 5. Political Parties 6. Pressure Groups PART TWO: UK GOVERNMENT 7. The Constitution 8. Parliament 9. Prime Minister, Cabinet and Executive 10. The Judiciary 11. Devolution and the European Union
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Andrew Heywood's style is always clear, and the analysis crisp and decisive.' - The Times Educational Supplement '[Heywood] has the knack of summarising complex matters with succinct clarity.' - Talking Politics 'If you are looking for a single textbook to meet all your students' needs, this is the one!' - Linda Jeffries, Old Palace School, Croydon, UK
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781137611444
Publisert
2017-07-26
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
776 gr
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
368

Forfatter

Biographical note

Andrew Heywood is author of such best-selling textbooks as Politics, Political Theory and Global Politics, used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.