Dictatorship: Systems of Government

Author: Sean Connolly
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Nonfiction History Books for Kids, History Books for Kids, Citizenship & Social Education
Book Format: Paperback

Dictatorship reveals the inner working of this type of government, setting it in the context of history and relating it to today's current affairs. Readers will learn how a dictatorship functions internally and within the wider world community. They will also encounter some of the dilemmas, contradictions and compromises that seem to be an essential part of even the most idealistic political systems. Part of the Systems of Government series, these books feature fact boxes, timelines and carefully chosen images that complement informative text that is packed with case studies and first-hand accounts. Voting Booth panels invite readers to consider thorny issues, both historical and current, and to form their own opinions. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up.

Table Of Contents
1: What is a dictatorship?

2: President for life

3: The power to rule

4: Left turn only

5: Back by popular demand...

6: The trains run on time

7: The flow of power

8: Opposing voices

9: The outside world

10: Fallen idols

11: Dictatorship and the media

12: Looking ahead

13: Glossary

14: Books and websites

15: Index
About Sean Connolly
Sean Connolly is the author of more than 75 books for children and young adults, on global issues, citizenship, history and cultural affairs.

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SKU BK-9781445153445
Barcode # 9781445153445
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Sean Connolly
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.266m
Shipping Height 0.211m
Shipping Length 0.300m
Assembled Length 26.600m
Assembled Height 30.000m
Assembled Width 21.100m
Type Paperback

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