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The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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A visual guide to political ideas and systems

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A visual guide to political ideas and systems

From the origins of democracy to populism and identity politics, this reference guide maps major ideas, theories and forms of government across history and around the world. Its coverage includes thinkers and concepts such as Machiavelli’s statecraft, Rousseau’s social contract and Marxist communism. Images, diagrams, charts and timelines accompany accessible explanations of abstract topics, giving the book a visual, topic-by-topic structure. The 2024 edition is described as revised, with eight new pages of content.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People beginning to explore political theory and government
  • Readers seeking a visual reference for reviewing core political concepts
  • Those interested in political ideas across history and around the world

Themes

Political theoryDemocracy and forms of governmentPolitical movements and ideologiesPopulism and identity politics

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Book overview

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.

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