Edexcel Government & Politics in the UK for AS
Success in Politics, 2nd edition

By Neil McNaughton
December 2008
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Hodder Education
ISBN: 9780340958674
328 Pages, Illustrated
$57.50 Paper Original


Summary:

Edexcel Government and Politics for AS, Success in Politics 2nd Edition is the new edition of the acclaimed and respected politics textbook. It combines informed discussion and the latest facts and figures, as well as comprehensive, accessible and up-todate coverage of every topic on the new Edexcel Government & Politics specification.

Key features include:
* Full coverage of the new Edexcel 2008 specification
* Free support website providing updates on governmental and political changes and interactive exercises
* Classroom-based activities and discussions
* Sample exam questions and answer guidance
* Summaries and explanations of key terms to aid comprehension and revision Edexcel Politics for AS will continue to help every AS Politics student obtain the best grade.
* Full coverage of the new Edexcel 2008 specification
* New full colour text design
* Free website providing updates and interactive exercises
* Classroom based activities and discussions
* Sample exam questions and answer guidence
* Author is well-known and Principal Examiner for a major examining board

Table of Contents:

Unit 1 – People and Politics
1.1 Democracy and political participation
1.2 Elections
1.3 Party policies and ideas
1.4 Pressure groups

Unit 2 – Governing the UK
2.1 The Constitution
2.2 Parliament
2.3 Prime minister and cabinet
2.4 Judges and civil liberties

Index

About the Author: Neil McNaughton is Head of Politics and Economics at University College School, Hampstead, and is currently Principal Examiner for a major examining board. He is also the author of Political Ideologies (Philip Allen Updates) and is the editor of Talking Politics, the journal of the Politics Association.

Readership: Government & Politics A Level students



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