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All About Politics DK

All About Politics By DK

All About Politics by DK


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Summary

Covers all the big ideas and powerful people in politics, enabling your child to join the debate and get their voice heard. This title shows how different systems and beliefs have developed, the ways in which laws are made, what happens behind the scenes in parliament, and how you can get involved.

All About Politics Summary

All About Politics: How Governments Make the World Go Round by DK

Never has politics been so important in the world and so much in the news as today. But how much of what goes on do we really understand?

Written for children aged 9 and over, but a clear and interesting introduction for adults too, All About Politics is a straight-talking guide to how governments really work.

All the political structures and ideas are covered, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern governments. With a low-down on all the key terms ending in "-ism", "-ocracy" and "-archy", you can discover the difference between democracy, monarchy and dictatorship - and also see which countries are governed by which system. Find out the pros and cons of communism and capitalism, what it means to be "right" or "left", and what happens behind the scenes in parliament. See how laws are made and explore the role of diplomacy. Plus you can trace a timeline of the history of leadership and discover how different systems and beliefs have developed.

Importantly, there are sections about how you can get involved, covering local politics, voting, debating, and human rights.

With a foreword by leading political journalist Andrew Marr, All About Politics covers all the big ideas and powerful people in politics, enabling everyone to join the debate and get their voice heard.

All About Politics Reviews

It's one of those big, informative hardbacks which Dorling Kindersley specialise in, and my daughter pounced on it eagerly -- Sarah Ebner * The School Gate (Times Online) *
Who's in charge? asks probing questions but gives a balances viewpoint, allowing children to form their own opinion. * Aldershot News and Mail *
Vote for this book! * Flipside *
Useful at home and in the classroom. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
Here's the best book [about politics] I've encountered - a tour of politics that looks at how leaders get to lead, what voting is about and how constitutions work. * Child Education PLUS *

About DK

Andrew Marr is an award-winning political journalist who has interviewed some of the world's most important politicians, written five books, and presented various programmes including The History of Modern Britain.

Additional information

GOR007995515
9780241243633
0241243637
All About Politics: How Governments Make the World Go Round by DK
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
2016-05-02
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - All About Politics