Politics : a complete introduction / Peter Joyce.

By: Joyce, Peter [author.]
Language: English Series: Teach yourself books: Publisher: London : Teach Yourself, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Edition: Second edition; Revised and upated editionDescription: xiii, 399 pages ; 22 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781529397963Subject(s): Political science | Political science -- Problems, exercises, etc | Political scienceGenre/Form: exercise books. | Problems and exercises. | Instructional and educational works. | Case studies. | Instructional and educational works. | Problems and exercises. | Case studies.DDC classification: 320
Contents:
How to use this book -- Key issues in the study of politics -- liberal democracy -- Political ideologies -- Electronics and electoral systems -- Political parties and party systems -- Pressure groups -- protest -- The media and politics -- Constitutions and human rights -- The executive branch of government -- The bureaucracy -- The legislative branch of government -- The judicial branch of government -- Subnational government -- The nation state in the modern world -- Terrorism and political extremism -- Glossary -- Answers to fact-check questions -- Index
Summary: "Politics is a complex subject, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to having a firm grasp of the main topics in politics and government. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations, to help you grasp new ideas or those that have previously confused you; test questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and case studies to deepen your understanding - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate textbooks."--Amazon.com
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Originally published in Great Britain in 2015 by Hodder & Stoughton.

"Master poltics step by step; explore all the key areas, from the main political ideologies to the global rise of far-right parties; build your confidence with case studies and practice questions"--Cover

Includes index.

How to use this book -- Key issues in the study of politics -- liberal democracy -- Political ideologies -- Electronics and electoral systems -- Political parties and party systems -- Pressure groups -- protest -- The media and politics -- Constitutions and human rights -- The executive branch of government -- The bureaucracy -- The legislative branch of government -- The judicial branch of government -- Subnational government -- The nation state in the modern world -- Terrorism and political extremism -- Glossary -- Answers to fact-check questions -- Index

"Politics is a complex subject, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to having a firm grasp of the main topics in politics and government. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations, to help you grasp new ideas or those that have previously confused you; test questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and case studies to deepen your understanding - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate textbooks."--Amazon.com

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