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Author:

Adams, Simon, 1955- author.

Title:

Politics is ... / written by Simon Adams, Elizabeth Dowsett, Sheila Kanani, Ann Kramer, Tracey Mullins, Philip Parker, Sally Regan ; editorial consultant, Professor Paul Kelly.

Edition:

First American edition.

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Subject:

Political science--History--Juvenile literature.
Politics, Practical--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.

Other Authors:

Dowsett, Elizabeth, author.
Kanani, Sheila, author.
Kramer, Ann, author.
Mullins, Tracey, author.
Parker, Philip, 1965- author.
Regan, Sally, author.
Kelly, P. J. (Paul Joseph), writer of foreword. writer of foreword.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Foreword / by Professor Paul Kelly -- What is politics? -- What is politics for? -- Types of government -- Political ideologies -- State and society -- People power -- International relations -- Democracy in the U.S. -- Democracy in Canada.

Summary:

Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making.

ISBN:

1725498375
9781725498372
1465491430
9781465491435

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1163784799

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)