Understand politics
Joyce, Peter2013
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Abstract: Focusing on the institutions of government and the political systems operating in liberal democratic states, this book will give you an understanding of the operations of these political systems, the key political themes and the differences that exist between them.
Main title:
Understand politics / Peter Joyce.
Author:
Joyce, Peter, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition].[New] edition.
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2013.London [England] : Teach Yourself, 2010.
Collation:
1 online resource (22 entries) : 2 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Previous edition: published as Politics. 2006.Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xi, 356 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Only got a minute? -- Only got five minutes? -- 1 Key issues in the study of politics -- 2 Liberal democracy -- 3 Political ideologies -- 4 Elections and electoral systems -- 5 Parties and party systems -- 6 Pressure groups -- 7 The media -- 8 Constitutions -- 9 The executive branch of government -- 10 The bureaucracy -- 11 The legislative branch of government -- 12 The judiciary and law enforcement -- 13 Sub-national government -- 14 The nation state in the modern world -- Taking it further.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781444105223 ((print))1444105221 ((print))9781784022495 ((electronic version))
Dewey class:
320
LC class:
JA66
Language:
English
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BRN:
502225
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