- Includes all core and non-core political ideas, with key thinkers integrated throughout the text- Provides complete guidance to the Global route of the specification- Strengthens understanding by interweaving both historical context and contemporary examples into the text- Builds confidence by highlighting key terms and explaining links between different topics in the specification- Provides opportunities to test progress with quick knowledge-check questions- Develops analysis and evaluation skills with ''stretch and challenge'' activities and suggestions for targeted further reading