{"product_id":"british-politics-for-dummies-paperback","title":"British Politics for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulian Knight\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Pattison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour updated and revised guide to British politics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! \u003ci\u003eBritish Politics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to understanding even the trickiest questions surrounding politics in the UK. In no time, you'll have the confidence to discuss the ins and outs of past and present elections, political leaders, parties and ideologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with understandable information on the origins, history and structure of the UK parliamentary system, \u003ci\u003eBritish Politics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating glimpse into the rollercoaster world of politics. Explaining everything from key political ideologies and the spread of democracy to the current election process and the differences between political parties, this hands-on, friendly guide is an ideal companion to British politics and elections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes expanded coverage of coalition governments, devolution and independence efforts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides updated information on UKIP and Britain's place in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServes as a helpful guide to elections and British political parties--electoral systems, voting behaviour and trends and the role of pressure groups and the media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a fascinating examination of British politics on the world stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you want to get to grips with British politics and government or build your knowledge beyond the basics, this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eBritish Politics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sense of elections and Britain's parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand Britain's relationship with the EU\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover more about politics in Scotland and Wales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee just what the Prime Minister and the Cabinet get up to all day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour one-stop shop for all things British politics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of British politics! Whether you're a student wanting to boost your chances of getting that A grade or just want the inside track on the big issues facing the UK--and the wider world--this guide has you covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eParty on -- get to know the electoral systems, voting behaviour and trends and the scoop on political parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake it to the masses -- find out how the rise of social media has shaped and affected British politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePonder parliament -- examine Britain's constitution and parliamentary democracy, and find out how Westminster makes the laws that affect us all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll the world's a stage -- understand Britain's place on the international stage in the UN, the role of the G8 and G20 and how the EU works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy politics and politicians are important\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn examination of political ideologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at great Prime Ministers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor political scandals worth knowing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolitical events that shaped the modern world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen political trends in the making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow pressure groups influence politicians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Knight\u003c\/b\u003e is Money and Property Editor at \u003ci\u003eThe Independent on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e. 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