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So – you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don′tknow where to start. The rich history, complex statistics andtricky political jargon are getting in your way, not to mention themedia hype (is politics only about duck houses and moats?). Butdon′t worry! British Politics For Dummies is your essentialguide to understanding even the trickiest questions surroundingpolitics in the UK, so you′ll be discussing the ins and out ofleaders, parties, ideologies, constitutions, laws, cabinets andsummits past and present in no time – and with maximum confidence.Coming up to the potential end of Labour′s historic three terms inpower, there′s never been a better time to get to grips withpolitics.
British Politics For Dummies includes:
Part 1: The Basics of Politics
Chapter 1: Taking in the Political Universe
Chapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians areImportant
Chapter 3: Looking at Democracy & Participation
Chapter 4: Examining Different Political Ideologies
Chapter 5: Forming of the British Political State
Part 2: Elections and Britain′s Parties
Chapter 6: Electoral & voting systems
Chapter 7: Voting Behaviour & Trends
Chapter 8: Honing in on Political Parties
Chapter 9: Pressure Groups
Chapter 10: Politics & the Media
Part 3: The Ins & Outs of Parliament
Chapter 11: Britain′s Constitution
Chapter 12: Examining Britain′s Parliamentary Democracy
Chapter 13: Gazing at the Summit: the PM and Cabinet
Chapter 14: Ministers & Civil Servants
Chapter 15: The Courts & The Judiciary
Chapter 16: Laying Bear Devolution & Local Government
Chapter 17: Joining the Lawmakers: Becoming a Politician
Part 4: Politics Worldwide
Chapter 18: Understanding Britain′s Place in the World
Chapter 19: Taking in the International Stage
Chapter 20: Expanding Your Horizons: Europe
Chapter 21: Leading the Free World: US Politics
Part 5: Parts of Ten
Chapter 22: Ten Significant Prime Ministers
Chapter 23: Ten Major Political Scandals
Chapter 24: Ten Events Which Formed the Modern PoliticalWorld
Chapter 25: Ten Political Trends for the Future
Revue de presse
′Written withclarity and brevity, it tells you all you need to know aboutvoting You know it makes sense ′ (The Independenton Sunday, March 2010).
Quatrième de couverture
Get to grips with all aspects of British politics and discussbig political issues with confidence
Whether you′re a complete beginner or apolitician–in–the–making, this eye–opening guide has something foreveryone. Packed with expert information on the origins, historyand structure of the UK parliamentary system, this book offers afascinating insight into the rollercoaster world of politics.Explaining everything from key political ideologies and the spreadof democracy to what you can do to get involved, this is yourmust–have companion to British politics, both at home and on theinternational stage.
Back to basics explore definitions of authority anddemocracy as well as how the British political state was formed
Get voting learn about the different UK parties, votingbehaviour and the role of the media in election campaigns
Parliament calling focus on the Houses of Parliament,the Cabinet and the courts and discover what makes a goodpolitician
Going global get the lowdown on the UK′s foreign policy,compare UK and US political systems and investigate the EU, UN andNATO
Movers and shakers identify influential leaders and theevents and scandals that have rocked modern politics
"An immensely welcome addition to the For Dummies series. Thisbook succeeds admirably in capturing the whole of the question,′what is politics?′"
Rt Hon John Bercow, MP and Speaker of the House ofCommons
Open the book and find:
The purpose of politics and why it is important
Guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of democracy
Advice on your political rights as a UK citizen
The lowdown on pressure groups and lobbyists
How Britain′s constitution evolved
The ins and outs of criminal and civil law
Information on devolution and quan
