National 4 & 5 Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the UK (N4-5)
by David Sheerin, Frank Cooney, and Gary Hughes
Exam Board: SQALevel: National 4 & 5Subject: Modern StudiesFirst Teaching: September 2013First Exam: June 2014 complete resource for National 4 & 5 Modern Studies endorsed by SQA. National 4 & 5 Modern Studies titles from Hodder Gibson provide up-to-date resources for the Natioanl 4 & 5 syllabus outlines offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority for examination from 2014 onwards. Democracy in Scotland and the UK analyses what it means to live in a democracy, representation in the Scotti...
This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic. The use of case studies throughout bring the issues to light.
Monarchy (Systems of Government (Smart Apple Media)) (Systems of Government)
by Sean Connolly
Monarchy revelas the inner working of this type of government, setting it in the context of history and relating it to today's current affairs. Readers will learn how a monarchy functions internally and within the wider world community. They will also encounter some of the dilemmas, contradictions and compromises that seem to be an essential part of even the most idealistic politcal systems. Part of the Systems of Government series, these books feature fact boxes, timelines and carefully chose...
Democracy revelas the inner working of this type of government, setting it in the context of history and relating it to today's current affairs. Readers will learn how a democracy functions internally and within the wider world community. They will also encounter some of the dilemmas, contradictions and compromises that seem to be an essential part of even the most idealistic politcal systems. Part of the Systems of Government series, these books feature fact boxes, timelines and carefully chose...
World War One offers a detailed look at of one of the most disastrous wars in history. The series is packed with information, photographs and maps. Timelines and quotes put events in context and help to personalise them. Women and War examines why World War One was so important for women, their vital world-wide contribution to the war effort and what happened after the war when the men came home.
This series looks at jobs which involve a high element of danger. Through colour photographs, anecdotes and fact boxes, each book focuses on the risks involved in a dangerous occupation, with detailed information on the rigorous training that prepares men and women for the kinds of risks they will face. The authors aim also to show that discipline, commitment and professionalism are essential qualities. This book looks at the work of a racing driver, and at the dangers involved in practice and i...
This series looks at jobs which involve a high element of danger. Through colour photographs, anecdotes and fact boxes, each book focuses on the risks involved in a dangerous occupation, with detailed information on the rigorous training that prepares men and women for the kinds of risks they will face. The authors also aim to show that discipline, commitment and professionalism are essential qualities. Focusing on the history of stunt performers in films, this book includes chapters on the vari...
This series looks at the involvement of women in various aspects of British history. Each book explores a particular theme and, through documentary evidence, quotations and contemporary pictures, evaluates the contribution of women, well-known and otherwise, to the shaping of history. The series offers background reading for GCSE studies, and Standard Grade in Scotland. Focusing on women travellers through the ages, this book discusses how, as pilgrims, missionaries, explorers, anthropologists a...
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Exploitation Of Children
Close your eyes and imagine a place where competitions are held to choose the most beautiful man; where messages are beaten out on taking drums, to be heard 30 km away; and where people still gather in the twilight to hear tales of how the world was made. The place you are thinking of is Africa.