The Politics Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

Part of DK Big Ideas

Author DK
Paperback
$19.99 US
On sale Nov 26, 2024 | 360 Pages | 9780593847077

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Explore the key milestones in the field of Politics broken down clearly and simply with The Politics Book.

Learn about politics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Politics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down visually through images and diagrams.

This book will broaden your understanding of Politics with:


  • Knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts
  • Facts, charts, timelines, and graphs to help explain core concepts
  • A visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughout
  • Easy-to-follow text, making topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

Discover everything from the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's “social contract” to Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politics. And explore the “big ideas” behind the numerous different political beliefs and methods of government used around the world and throughout history.

Fully revised and updated with eight brand-new pages of content, The Politics Book is a truly accessible and comprehensive route into a fascinating subject.

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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Explore the key milestones in the field of Politics broken down clearly and simply with The Politics Book.

Learn about politics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Politics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down visually through images and diagrams.

This book will broaden your understanding of Politics with:


  • Knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts
  • Facts, charts, timelines, and graphs to help explain core concepts
  • A visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughout
  • Easy-to-follow text, making topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

Discover everything from the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's “social contract” to Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politics. And explore the “big ideas” behind the numerous different political beliefs and methods of government used around the world and throughout history.

Fully revised and updated with eight brand-new pages of content, The Politics Book is a truly accessible and comprehensive route into a fascinating subject.

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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