{"product_id":"british-politics-for-dummies-isbn-9781118971505","title":"British Politics For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eYour updated and revised guide to British politics\u003c\/b\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 \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with British Politics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking in the Political Universe 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians are Important 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Looking at Participatory Democracy 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Examining Political Ideologies 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Forming the British Political State 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Elections and Britain’s Parties 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Counting the Votes: Differing Electoral Systems 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Voting Behaviour and Trends 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Homing in on Political Parties 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Piling on the Pressure Groups 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Scrutinising Politics and the Media 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Taking Politics to the Masses: Social Media 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Ins and Outs of Parliament 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Examining Britain’s Constitution 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Britain’s Parliamentary Democracy 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Gazing at the Summit: The PM and Cabinet 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Assessing Ministers and Civil Servants 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Taking in the Courts and Judiciary 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Laying Bare Local Government and Devolution 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Focusing on Devolution and the Independence Debate 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Politics Worldwide 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Understanding Britain’s Place in the World 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Taking In the International Stage 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Expanding Horizons: Europe and the EU 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Leading the Free World: US Politics 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Great Prime Ministers 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Major Political Scandals 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Political Events That Shaped the Modern World 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Political Trends for the Future 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“…presented in the same style that has made the Dummies series such as a success, it assumes no knowledge…..if you have questions that seem too basic to ask anyone, or you want to fill in some gaps in your knowledge, this book will be a useful addition to your bookshelf or e-reader” \u003c\/i\u003e(The Sunday Post, May 2015)\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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