A definitive textbook for OCR's General Studies A Level. This textbook is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCE General Studies specification. It is designed to stimulate students' curiosity and provide them with the tools to extend their reserach skills, develop their understanding of each topic area and prepare for examinations. It also provides: - follow-up activities suitable for independent study - examination practice for each topic area - engaging activies that will help facilitate focused and worthwhile discussion in the class or tutor group context