| Understanding Us/UK Government and Politics (2nd Edn): A Comparative Guide UK Edition Contributor(s): Watts, Duncan (Author) |
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ISBN: 071907715X ISBN-13: 9780719077159 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Comparative Politics - Political Science | World - European - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: 320.94 |
| Series: Understandings |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.23 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Understanding US/UK government and politics is written specifically for A2 students and covers the comparative dimension of advanced level study. It closely follows the syllabuses of the main examination boards, is car and accessible in style, and offers invaluable insights into the similarities and differences between British and American politics. The book examines the setting against which government and politics operates in the two countries, explores the concept of political culture and examines the underlying ideas and values of British and American people, before considering the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government in detail. Political parties, the media and elections, pressure groups and voting are all extensively covered, with some concluding thoughts on the current condition of democracy in Britain and the United States. This new edition has been updated to take account of all the changes that have taken place in British and American politics since the first edition was published, including the escalation of the War on Terror, the specific terrorist threats carried out in the UK, and the underwhelming re-election of George W Bush and Tony Blair. |