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Politics - Cutting Through the Crap (Paperback)

by Bali Rai (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator)
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  • 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 106,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a no-nonsense readable guide to politics, 26 April 2007
By H. Willis (Wellington College, Berks UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brillaint if you no nothing about POLITICS!!, 4 Nov 2009
By Ms. Roberta Tynan "LoveBooks" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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What a great book! I had absolutley no knowledge of Politics what so ever...! Bali Rai Gets straight to the point and talks in a simple way us lot can understand and doesnt use all that jargon! Absoultley brillant book, i feel like i could be primeminister!! :D
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5.0 out of 5 stars Politics: Cutting Through The Crap = Excellent :), 9 Aug 2009
By Conor Lewis "C J Lewis" (UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

*****
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Superb book!
Really funny, easy to relate to and understand whilst still teaching lots about Politics and the British Government and how it's run. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Leila Ghaffari

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective guide to politics
simply a great informative book that discusses how politics work in the UK, who has power, why and how we are all affected by it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. M. A. Webb

5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for teenagers interested in politics.
I truly informative read from the brilliant Bali Rai. Completly biased, and packed full of humor, Rai actually makes politics fun. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2007 by Girl- bibliophile

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