Bibliograph

Political systems, Scott Witmer ; [illustrated by Darren Lingard]

Type

Label

Political systems, Scott Witmer ; [illustrated by Darren Lingard]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Political systems

Nature of contents

filmographiesbibliography

Oclc number

759594302

Responsibility statement

Scott Witmer ; [illustrated by Darren Lingard]

Series statement

Ethics of politics

Summary

Examines a wide variety of international and historical political systems, inviting readers to compare their own system of government with different systems around the world. How are political systems established and who creates them? What exactly do they do? Are there many pure systems or do they tend to be a mixture? This comprehensive book examines a wide variety of international and historical political systems, inviting readers to compare and contrast their own system of government with different systems around the world. It also looks at how modern politics have evolved over time, what systems seem to work best, and what makes them successful. The book also explores notable failed states and governments and compares these to the successes.

Table Of Contents

The Arab spring revolt -- What are political systems? -- Authoritarianism -- Democracy -- Economic alternatives -- Totalitarianism -- Comparing political systems -- World systems -- Changing the world -- Imagining dystopia -- Glossary -- Notes on sources -- Find out more -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification