
Understand Politics: Teach Yourself
Author(s): Peter Joyce (Author)
- Publisher: Teach Yourself
- Publication Date: 27 Aug. 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
- ISBN-10: 1444105221
- ISBN-13: 9781444105223
Book Description
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A complete introduction to politics and the workings of government
Focusing on the institutions of government and the political systems operating in liberal democratic states, it will give you an understanding of the operations of these political systems, the key political themes and the differences that exist between them. Using contemporary examples from all over the world, this title is essential reading for all those who want to know more about our world today.
Understand Politics includes:
Chapter 1: Key issues in the study of politics
Chapter 2: Liberal democracy
Chapter 3: Political ideologies
Chapter 4: Elections and electoral systems
Chapter 5: Parties and party systems
Chapter 6: Pressure groups
Chapter 7: The media Chapter 8: Constitutions
Chapter 9: The executive branch of government
Chapter 10: The bureaucracy
Chapter 11: The legislative branch of government
Chapter 12: The judiciary and law enforcement
Chapter 13: Sub-national government
Chapter 14: The nation state in the modern world
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
Not got much time?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience.
Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.
Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you’ve learnt and how to use it.
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