British Politics For Dummies
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- Synopsis
- So - you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don't know where to start. The rich history, complex statistics and tricky political jargon are getting in your way, not to mention the media hype (is politics only about duck houses and moats?). But don't worry! British Politics For Dummies is your essential guide to understanding even the trickiest questions surrounding politics in the UK, so you'll be discussing the ins and out of leaders, parties, ideologies, constitutions, laws, cabinets and summits past and present in no time - and with maximum confidence. Coming up to the potential end of Labour's historic three terms in power, there's never been a better time to get to grips with politics.British Politics For Dummies includes:Part 1: The Basics of PoliticsChapter 1: Taking in the Political UniverseChapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians are ImportantChapter 3: Looking at Democracy & ParticipationChapter 4: Examining Different Political IdeologiesChapter 5: Forming of the British Political StatePart 2: Elections and Britain's PartiesChapter 6: Electoral & voting systemsChapter 7: Voting Behaviour & TrendsChapter 8: Honing in on Political PartiesChapter 9: Pressure GroupsChapter 10: Politics & the MediaPart 3: The Ins & Outs of ParliamentChapter 11: Britain's ConstitutionChapter 12: Examining Britain's Parliamentary DemocracyChapter 13: Gazing at the Summit: the PM and CabinetChapter 14: Ministers & Civil ServantsChapter 15: The Courts & The JudiciaryChapter 16: Laying Bear Devolution & Local GovernmentChapter 17: Joining the Lawmakers: Becoming a PoliticianPart 4: Politics WorldwideChapter 18: Understanding Britain's Place in the WorldChapter 19: Taking in the International StageChapter 20: Expanding Your Horizons: EuropeChapter 21: Leading the Free World: US PoliticsPart 5: Parts of TenChapter 22: Ten Significant Prime MinistersChapter 23: Ten Major Political ScandalsChapter 24: Ten Events Which Formed the Modern Political WorldChapter 25: Ten Political Trends for the Future
- Copyright:
- 2010
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780470664506
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780470686379
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 06/07/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Wiley Publishing
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Politics and Government
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.