Includes bibliographical references and index.

5th edition. Covers key topics for all exam boards, and puts politics in context, with analysis of topical issues. Inspire political thinking with our bestselling politics textbook, fully updated for the 2017 specifications; combining up-to date commentary and analysis with case studies and features, all to help students get their best grade. Covering key topics for all exam boards, this textbook puts politics in context with topical analysis of politics today and how UK governmental and political history shaped current events and thinking. - Extend knowledge and improve key skills with comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments, including consequences of the EU referendum from the new Prime Minister and cabinet to its effect on Scottish independence - Understand how different topics within the A-level link together with the new Synoptic Links feature - Develop key analysis and evaluation skills with activities and case studies throughout the textbook - look out for Debate, Case Study and Tasks boxes - Clarify knowledge and understanding of political language with summaries and explanations of key terms - Test and develop understanding of key topics with exam focus sections tailored to the new Politics specifications

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A-level.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781471889233

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.