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Informationen zum Autor Duncan Watts has wide experience of teaching and examining, both in Modern History and Government and Politics. Formerly a Head of Department in both Grammar and Comprehensive schools, and Editor of the Politics Association Resource Centre, he is now involved in some part-time tutoring at 'A' Level, but much of his time is spent in writing on aspects of modern political development. Among several other publications, he has written widely on citizenship, political communication, the European Union and American government and politics, as well as producing an extensive range of teaching materials. He is the series editor of Politics Study Guides (EUP). Klappentext Dictionary of American Government and Politics Duncan Watts This Dictionary offers a fresh, up-to-date look at US government and politics, explaining and where necessary demystifying the key terms used in discussion of the political system. Major figures, events, ideas, movements and Supreme Court cases relevant to a study of American politics are included with the aim of allowing readers to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the area. The Dictionary also raises key issues and areas of contention and academic debate. Coverage is comprehensive, with around 400 entries, each providing analysis of the subject. Terms are presented in an A-Z format with cross-referencing where appropriate. Duncan Watts is a part-time tutor at Mander Portman Woodward Sixth Form College. He is the editor of the Politics Study Guides series published by Edinburgh University Press and theauthor of numerous books on British and American Politics.
