Glossary of UK Government and Politics


Book Description

A Glossary of UK Government and Politics is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which they want or need to know more. The entries are accessible and manageable, yet sufficiently informative, offering basic details and something more by way of interpretation and insight into basic arguments and current controversies.




A Glossary of UK Government and Politics


Book Description

A handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to British government and politics. The book will offer a series of authoritative definitions and explanations of the key terminology and sharp vignettes of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years.




The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics


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This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition, the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevent, and any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.




A Glossary of Political Theory


Book Description

This essential reference covers alphabetically both the major concepts in political theory and the key writers in the field. While ensuring accuracy and objectivity, the entries represent interpretations that are both challenging and interesting. The premise underlying the book is that politics cannot be studied without theory, and for students, the more concrete and relevant the theory, the better. Presenting theory in an abstract fashion makes it daunting for students who can find it difficult to see the links between theory and practice. The definitions in this glossary therefore relate political ideas to political realities (i.e. everyday controversies) in an attempt to make them as lively, stimulating, and accessible as possible. Terms have been selected based upon the concepts most regularly used in teaching.




Glossary of US Politics and Government


Book Description

This Glossary explains the key concepts, institutions, personalities and events most commonly referred to in the teaching of US politics and government. The emphasis is on accessibility in order to provide students with a ready source of knowledge which can supplement core reading. The book will help students to address any gaps they may have in their understanding of US politics which, in turn, will make studying this fascinating subject all the more rewarding and enjoyable.




Parliament in British Politics


Book Description

This fully revised new edition includes expanded coverage of Parliament's relationship with the courts, devolved assemblies and the European Union. Distinctively, the book goes beyond the usual focus of Parliament-Government relations to encompass policy-makers beyond Whitehall and Parliament's broader relationship with citizens.




British Government and Politics


Book Description

Duncan Watts examines the institutions and practices of British government and politics and makes selective comparisons with the experience of other countries, mainly liberal democracies.




The British Political Process


Book Description

Written by those close to the political process, The British Political Process provides an authoritative, reliable and manageable guide to understanding all the key elements of government and politics in Britain.




My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS UK Government & Politics


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Get the best grades with My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS UK Government & Politics. Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from senior examiner Neil McNaughton Improve your ability to argue, explain and make important political connections Ensure you apply political terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words Get the top marks in short and long-answer questions with self-testing and exam-style questions and answers My Revision Notes will help you prepare for the big day: Plan and pace your revision with My Revision Planner Use the concise notes to revise the essential information Use the examiner's tips and summaries to clarify key points Avoid making typical mistakes with expert advice Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it Practise your exam skills on exam questions then check your answers online Get exam-ready with last-minute quick quizzes at www.therevisionbutton.co.uk/myrevisionnotes




My Revision Notes: Pearson Edexcel A-level Politics: UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics


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My Revision Notes will engage students with our updated approach to consolidating course content and helping them learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective planning strategies to create a guide that students can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. - Helps students plan and manage their learning independently with our topic-by-topic planner - Encourages students to practise and apply their skills and knowledge with regular 'Now test yourself' sections, refreshed practice questions and answer guidance online - Supports subject-specific exam skills with a new exam skills box at the end of each chapter - Reflects the structure and format of recent exams with refreshed exam-style questions and improved course coverage - Includes content mapped to the specification, streamlined to give students the knowledge they need to help with the exams - Covers content for all three components of the Edexcel specification - UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics - Helps students understand key terms with user-friendly definitions and tips throughout, plus a glossary - Builds quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter, designed to reinforce knowledge and understanding