- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (4 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844287785
- ISBN-13: 978-1844287789
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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What is politics? How does Parliament work? Is the great British democracy even a true democracy? And why are politicians such massive liars? Humorous and entirely biased, this book provides the information that teenagers really want - and need - to know. Complete with equally irreverent footnotes and a 'Get Involved' section with a list of websites and further reading, this fresh and entirely readable book is essential for a generation disillusioned by modern politics. Michael Moore, beware!
About the Author
Bali Rai is the author of several teen novels and short stories including the award-winning (Un)arranged Marriage and The Crew. He lives in Leicester. Chris Riddell is an award-winning author, illustrator and political cartoonist for The Observer. He lives in Brighton.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a no-nonsense readable guide to politics,
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This review is from: Politics - Cutting Through the Crap (Paperback)
This is a truly interesting and informative read, and leaves any young apathetic reader truly knowledgeable about the modern political environment in the UK... and the behind-the-scenes dodgy dealings as well.
Bali speaks his mind about issues such as immigration, the Iraq War, political parties and the electoral system, the integrity of the UK media and more, with such tasteful cynicism that Paul Merton himself would be proud. The book also leaves the reader with many other routes of enquiry in order to pursue any areas further, should a particular aspect be of interest. Thoroughly recommended for all those stereotypical teenagers like myself - this will undoubtedly change your mind about modern politics.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Politics: Cutting Through The Crap = Excellent :),
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This review is from: Politics - Cutting Through the Crap (Paperback)
This is a fantastic book and really enjoyable to read. I am 16 going on this year to study politics at A level and this book has already taught me so much in a very simple format. I honestly recommend this book to all who want to learn about how politics and how it works. *****
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must buy for teenagers interested in politics.,
By Girl- bibliophile (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Politics - Cutting Through the Crap (Paperback)
I truly informative read from the brilliant Bali Rai. Completly biased, and packed full of humor, Rai actually makes politics fun. Covering everything from immagration to taxes, the war on terror to the Monster Raving Looney party, i actually enjoyed reading about them all.
Rai explains every major party clearly and throughly, in a very uncomplicated manor, and every subject has footnotes and sources in case you want to read further on a subject. Overall, a brilliant book, if the languge Rai uses is somtimes a bit corse, with Chris Riddell's amazing pictures realy bringing Rai's points to life. 12+. A must buy for teenager interested in Politics.
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