So, you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but
don't know where to start? You've come to the right place!
British Politics For Dummies 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.

Packed with understandable information on the origins, history
and structure of the UK parliamentary system, British Politics
For Dummies 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.

Includes expanded coverage of coalition governments, devolution
and independence efforts
Provides updated information on UKIP and Britain's place in
Europe
Serves 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
Offers a fascinating examination of British politics on the
world stage

Whether you want to get to grips with British politics and
government or build your knowledge beyond the basics, this updated
edition of British Politics For Dummies is the place
to start.

Autorentext

Julian Knight is Money and Property Editor at The
Independent on Sunday. Previously, he was a reporter at BBC
News, contributing to the BBC News website and Radio Five Live.

Zusammenfassung
Your updated and revised guide to British politics So, you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! British Politics For Dummies 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.

Packed with understandable information on the origins, history and structure of the UK parliamentary system, British Politics For Dummies 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.

Includes expanded coverage of coalition governments, devolution and independence efforts
Provides updated information on UKIP and Britain's place in Europe
Serves as a helpful guide to elections and British political partieselectoral systems, voting behaviour and trends and the role of pressure groups and the media
Offers a fascinating examination of British politics on the world stage
Whether you want to get to grips with British politics and government or build your knowledge beyond the basics, this updated edition of British Politics For Dummies is the place to start.

Inhalt
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with British Politics 5

Chapter 1: Taking in the Political Universe 7

Chapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians are Important 21

Chapter 3: Looking at Participatory Democracy 35

Chapter 4: Examining Political Ideologies 49

Chapter 5: Forming the British Political State 67

Part II: Elections and Britain's Parties 81

Chapter 6: Counting the Votes: Differing Electoral Systems 83

Chapter 7: Voting Behaviour and Trends 99

Chapter 8: Homing in on Political Parties 117

Chapter 9: Piling on the Pressure Groups 141

Chapter 10: Scrutinising Politics and the Media 161