A systematic & comprehensive introduction to party politics throughout the UK combining chapters on each of the main political parties in the UK (Conservative Labour Liberal Democrats) with an assessment of the post-devolution party systems of Scotland Wales & Northern Ireland the EU dimension & the recent Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. ...

What principles should govern our relations to the nation-state to the environment to other species to other cultures & to other ways of life? How should we approach marriage religion evil & mortality? How should we respond to relativism & nihilism in their current forms? What explains the rise of totalitarianism & the fatal attraction that it exerts over the educated mind? What is Enlightenment & what residue has it left in our view of ourselves? Those are some of the questions addressed by Roger Scruton in this scintillating book of philosophical reflections. Well known as a commentator Roger Scruton makes no concessions to intellectual fashion & is forthright in expressing what he believes & why he believes it. The result is challenging but informed throughout by a humane & compassionate outlook. Scrutons targets are shown to deserve his sceptical assault on them & the vision that he defends of a society ordered by custom tradition & national loyalty is one that will appeal far more widely than to orthodox conservatives. ...

Is there a crisis of democracy & participation? Is conflict an inevitable consequence of religious ethnic & social difference? The answers to questions like this whether they are provided by academics politicians or journalists can be inconsistent & contradictory. Sandra Halperin & Oliver Heath take a step-by-step approach to research methods guiding the reader through how to ask & answer questions about the world of politics & international relations. They present practical advice on how to be critical & rigorous both in terms of evaluating the research of others & doing your own research project. An Online Resource Centre accompanies the text &
Includes:: For students: web links. For lecturers: additional case studies activities & assignments.
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Hilarious definitions of words & phrases used in todays world that are guaranteed to amuse annoy appeal & appal in equal measure. Todays media & politics are dominated by words & phrases that have a special meaning far removed from their traditional dictionary definitions. In this hugely entertaining lexicon Peter Mullen exposes the hidden meanings secret definitions & doublespeak of the modern English language as used by the politically correct. Examples include: Human Rights: A legal fiction designed to make rich lawyers even richer English: The only people about whom it is permissible to be racist. Burglar: Nocturnal thief who enjoys the protection of the law against those he robs. Climate Change: Nice sunny weather for a change Reforms: Destruction. As in educational reforms". Partner: A sexual partner of more than three nights duration. Celebrity: Someone youve never heard of Friend: The associate of a celebrity who sells details of the celebs private life to the tabloids Marketing Highlights " Introduction by Quentin Letts of the Daily Mail" ...

Do your kids sometimes make you feel as if your head is going to explode? Have you ever yelled until you were hoarse? Do you have days when you feel like making a run for the airport? Why is it so hard to be the parent you'd like to be? Nigel Latta bestselling parenting author clinical psychologist & father of two knows full well the challenges of being a parent. Loved for his clear & refreshingly down-to-earth parenting advice Nigel takes the guilt out of being a parent with his 10 simple rules. Tackling all the common areas that frequently become family battlegrounds including sleep eating potty training & discipline Nigel will help you through the first 10 years with your kids
- & make sure that you actually really enjoy each other's company! Nigel's 10 rules include ' Kids Need Fences' ' Be Consistent-ish' ' Embrace Chaos' ' Feed the Good Starve the Bad' & ' All Behaviour is Communication'. Written with humour insight & wisdom this essential guide is the perfect companion for any overstretched parent who wishes their family life were easier & more enjoyable.
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The Access to History series is the most popular & trusted series for AS & A level history students. The new titles combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design & features that allow all students access to the content & study skills needed to achieve exam success. Design features include: *AS questions & exam tips * Definitions of key terms * Summaries of key historical debates. This title is designed specifically for the Edexcel AS specifications for 2008. Itcharts the political course of America in this period from the Watergate scandal to the Clinton years. It focuses both on the political & presidential developments of the time & analyses how these manifest themselves socially & culturally from sport to race relations. Finally the book concludes by examining the state of the USA by 2001. Throughout the book key dates terms & issues are highlighted & historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge & understanding of the period & exam-style questions & tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. ...

Politics & the English Language" is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style for Orwell was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics & to truth. ' All issues are political issues & politics itself is a mass of lies evasions folly hatred & schizophrenia. When the general atmosphere is bad language must suffer.' Language is a political issue & slovenly use of language & cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts. Bad English he believed was a vehicle for oppressive ideology & it is no accident that " Politics & the English Language" was written after the close of World War II." ...

This is an innovative & accessible guide to government law & power. Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting but The Politics Book" makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Step-by-step summaries graphics "ations help even the complete novice understand this fascinating subject. More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of politics are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics such as theoretical foundations & practical applications become real. Topics span from ancient political thought & medieval politics all the way to world war & modern politics. It features a handy reference section complete with a glossary of political terms & a directory of political thinkers such as Plato John Locke & Karl Marx. " The Politics Book" is the essential reference for students of politics & anyone with an interest in how government works." ...

As revealing as Freakonomics" shocking as " Fast Food Nation" & thought provoking as " No Logo" " The Politics of Breastfeeding" exposes infant feeding as one of the most important public health issues of our time. Every thirty seconds a baby dies from infections due to a lack of breastfeeding & the use of bottles artificial milks & other risky products. In her powerful book Gabrielle Palmer describes how big business uses subtle techniques to pressure parents to use alternatives to breastmilk. The infant feeding product companies thirst for profit systematically undermines mothers confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies. An essential & inspirational eye-opener " The Politics of Breastfeeding" challenges our complacency about how we feed our children & radically reappraises a subject which concerns not only mothers but everyone: man or woman parent or childless old or young. It is the 3rd fully revised & updated edition." ...

The Politics of Coalition is the tale of two parties embarking on the first coalition government at Westminster for over 60 years. What challenges did they face in the first couple of years & how did they deal with them? With the authorisation of Prime Minister David Cameron Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg & the then Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus ODonnell the Constitution Unit has interviewed over 140 ministers MPs Lords civil servants party officials & interest groups about the Coalition & the impact coalition government has had upon Westminster & Whitehall. The Politics of Coalition tells how the Coalition has operated in the different arenas of the British political system: at the Centre; within the Departments; in Parliament; in the parties outside Parliament; & in the media. It will be of interest to politicians policy makers academics students & anyone interested in how the UK Coalition works in practice & not just in theory. The research for the book was funded by the Nuffield Foundation. An essential resource for anyone with an interest in the Coalition its workings behind the scenes & its prospects for the future. Packed with facts insights & telling detail. Benedict Brogan The Telegraph The Politics of Coalition provides an invaluable route map to the way the Conservative/ Liberal Government works
- & identifies important lessons to guide politicians officials & the media if no party wins an overall majority at the next election. Rt Hon Peter Riddell Director Institute for Government This book is pure gold
- contemporary history at its best. It will fascinate those inside the Coalition those who witness its developing emotional geography from Parliament & the general public keen to know how
- what is for the British
- a very peculiar practice is working out. Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History Queen Mary University of London



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