Introducing AS Politics is a new textbook specifically developed to cover the latest AS specifications. It is suitable for use with the AQA, Edexcel and OCR examining boards. The book introduces students to politics in a lively and intelligent way, without bias and without 'dumbing down'. Designed in full colour, it is both comprehensive and accessible, enabling students to get the most from their AS politics course.





The book includes:





* Full coverage of all topics specified by the examining boards, from the...

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