Citizenship in Modern Britain

This text is loosely based on the AQA AS Social Sciences: Citizenship's specification, but may also be used as the basis for study of the subject at various levels. Academic material, providing a sound basis for study of the theories and structures is combined with a series of practical exercises.

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Citizenship in Modern Britain is a highly versatile book. For those who do not go on to sit an AS Level examination in Citizenship, it will provide valuable support to Government and Politics courses. As a valuable resource for students of sociology, it will help in the development of a 'sociological imagination' - the key element in the transformation from student to sociologist. For the student of citizenship Citizenship in Modern Britain is a readable text that examines citizenship from a social science perspective. It will provide you with a full coverage of the body of knowledge that constitutes citizenship and encourage you to develop your evaluative skills. You will be encouraged to adopt a questioning and critical approach to those social processes, social structures and institutions that have an impact upon your experience and opportunities in life. Once you have been empowered by your citizenship knowledge, you can reflect upon your many contrasting roles within your community, enhancing your potential for effective and responsible participation as a citizen. For the teacher of citizenship This book is an invaluable classroom resource.
The subject matter has been divided into three sections, corresponding to each of the AQA AS Level modules. The text also provides all the necessary academic material required for examinable citizenship courses, supported and developed by a series of research, practical and discursive activities. These activities have been designed to not only extend students' knowledge of the subject, but also to encourage thought, debate and evaluation. They will provide teachers with many opportunities for the integration of a range of key skills into Citizenship courses.