Essentials of UK Politics: For AS and A-Level, 4th Edition

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.

Key features:
• Previews – introduce each chapter and highlight the key areas to be covered
• UK Politics in Action – discuss the issues raised by a significant event or development
• On-page definitions – define key terms in a single sentence
• Key Concept… boxes – flesh out political ideas and concepts
• Focus on… boxes – explain important political processes
• By comparison – contrast aspects of the UK and US political systems (which forms one of the required unit options for assessment)
• Debating… – give the arguments on both sides of contentious issues
• Exam-style questions – test understanding and help with exam preparation
• Milestones - charting key historical developments

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