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Exam papers covered: Edexcel AS and A level PoliticsFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2018  This Student Book with e-book is specifically designed for the Edexcel AS and A level Politics 2017 specifications, giving you comprehensive coverage of the qualification content and great support for the new assessments – in both print and digital formats. Covers the whole of the two-year A level course, and includes all three components of the course so you have everything you need in one book. Clearly explains all key terminology and includes support for the assessments in every unit, including exam-style questions and guidance with exam technique. Comes with an e-book to give you easy online access to the textbook content on the go.

Our new 2nd edition Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics textbook reflects the changes in the global political landscape from 2017- 2024, enabling all students to access relevant politics support.  The most up-to-date textbook available, reflecting recent political events in the UK, US and across the world    Provides complete and comprehensive coverage of both the A level and AS specifications, and includes support for all the Components: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas  UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas Comparative Politics (US and Global) Provides strong preparation for the exam, with assessment support features in every section, including exam-style questions and expert advice on how to go about answering them  Covers all the key terms in the specification, highlighted in the book and provided as a glossary at the end  Includes extension activities to stretch learners and enable them to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating and relevant subject  Features case studies that provide real-life examples to bring Politics to life

Refreshed and completely restructured to align with the new Edexcel Politics A-Level specification, this is the new edition of Andrew Heywood’s highly respected introduction to political ideas, ideologies and thinkers for A-Level students. Essentials of Political Ideas is the only Edexcel-specific text on ideas on the market. Suitable for flexible use across all ideas components of the A-Level course, it offers full coverage of both the core political ideas (conservatism, liberalism and socialism) and the non-core ideas (anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism and nationalism).Drawing on her extensive teaching, examining and workshop experience, Kathy Schindler has adapted the text to make it even more student-friendly and focused on exam success. Practical and informative pedagogy, from Key Thinker boxes to Similarities and Differences summaries, will enable students to understand and analyse key political concepts and thinkers and construct persuasive arguments using the correct terminology.This new edition offers:· A dedicated Exam Skills chapter, giving advice for exam success alongside annotated example answers· An extensive companion website with further sample answers, teaching tips, revision planning resources, links for further study and more· Coverage of thinkers not included on the specification, helping students to place their understanding in a broader context

Refreshed and completely restructured to align with the new Edexcel Politics A-Level specification, this is the new edition of Andrew Heywood’s highly respected introduction to political ideas, ideologies and thinkers for A-Level students. Essentials of Political Ideas is the only Edexcel-specific text on ideas on the market. Suitable for flexible use across all ideas components of the A-Level course, it offers full coverage of both the core political ideas (conservatism, liberalism and socialism) and the non-core ideas (anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism and nationalism).Drawing on her extensive teaching, examining and workshop experience, Kathy Schindler has adapted the text to make it even more student-friendly and focused on exam success. Practical and informative pedagogy, from Key Thinker boxes to Similarities and Differences summaries, will enable students to understand and analyse key political concepts and thinkers and construct persuasive arguments using the correct terminology.This new edition offers:· A dedicated Exam Skills chapter, giving advice for exam success alongside annotated example answers· An extensive companion website with further sample answers, teaching tips, revision planning resources, links for further study and more· Coverage of thinkers not included on the specification, helping students to place their understanding in a broader context

The must-have textbook for A-level Politics, published to include results from the May 2026 local and devolved electionsThe updated sixth edition of Essentials of UK Politics and Government covers everything you need to know about UK Politics for the Pearson Edexcel specification. It will show you how politics works in the real world, and help you to think critically about the subject through examples, debates and case studies.A wealth of features helps to explain and cement your learning for the Edexcel specification, such as specification checklists, key terms from the Edexcel specification, and exam style essay and source questions in every chapter.Kathy Schindler brings this edition right up to date with every chapter being reviewed and updated including:- results from the May 2026 local and devolved elections;- coverage of the 2024 general election and 2025 mayoral elections;- extended material on devolution;- detailed analysis of the changing nature of Parliament and the way it fulfils its scrutiny function; and- brand new or updated case studies in every chapterA companion website provides extra material for students such as flashcards for key terms and definitions and tips for planning and organising revision. Teachers can also access further resources, bonus case studies, specification matching tables and example student answers.

The must-have textbook for A-level Politics, published to include results from the May 2026 local and devolved electionsThe updated sixth edition of Essentials of UK Politics and Government covers everything you need to know about UK Politics for the Pearson Edexcel specification. It will show you how politics works in the real world, and help you to think critically about the subject through examples, debates and case studies.A wealth of features helps to explain and cement your learning for the Edexcel specification, such as specification checklists, key terms from the Edexcel specification, and exam style essay and source questions in every chapter.Kathy Schindler brings this edition right up to date with every chapter being reviewed and updated including:- results from the May 2026 local and devolved elections;- coverage of the 2024 general election and 2025 mayoral elections;- extended material on devolution;- detailed analysis of the changing nature of Parliament and the way it fulfils its scrutiny function; and- brand new or updated case studies in every chapterA companion website provides extra material for students such as flashcards for key terms and definitions and tips for planning and organising revision. Teachers can also access further resources, bonus case studies, specification matching tables and example student answers.

Essentials of UK Politics and Government is the go-to textbook for all A-level Politics students studying the Edexcel specification. Building on Andrew Heywood’s signature accessible style, this new fifth edition has been thoroughly updated by Kathy Schindler and Adam Tomes who draw on their experience to provide an innovative guide to UK Politics. This book covers all the core topics from Democracy and Participation, Elections and Referendums and Voting Behaviour, to the Constitution, the Prime Minister and Parliament.Packed with contemporary examples, this edition includes material on the 2017 and 2019 General Elections, Covid-19 and the latest Brexit developments. Curated pedagogical features such as Key Topic Debates, Case Studies and Synoptic Links will encourage students to strengthen their critical thinking skills and hone their ability to debate with confidence. Accompanying the book is a content-rich companion website featuring bonus case studies, further sample student answers with annotations, tips for planning and organising revision and much more.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/essentials-of-uk-politics-and-government-5. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.