Democracy

Woolf, Professor Alex

ISBN 10 : 0836858832 ISBN 13 : 9780836858839

Editeur : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Why have particular systems of government come into being? How do they succeed? What makes them fail? What effect does government have on the way in which society is structured, and how does a governmental system affect the economic and cultural life of its citizens? Systems of Government answers these questions and more as it looks at the major governmental systems in the world today and examines their origins, history, and practical application in the twenty-first century. Each book includes relevant biographies of prominent personalities, primary source quotations, and time lines tracing the development of different systems of government throughout history. Special boxes focusing on historical events provide additional context for each system of government, and critical questions of the pros and cons of each system are explored in depth.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Why have particular systems of government come into being? What makes them fail? What effect does government have on the way in which society is structured and on the economic and cultural life of its people? This series looks at different systems of government and discusses their origins, history and practical application in the modern world. Democracy is a system of government that favours rule by the many rather than the few. How does it work? Does it always succeed? Has over-democratisation in some instances led to weak government? These questions and many more, are answered in this fascinating account of perhaps the most progressive system of government the world has known.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0836858832
• ISBN 13: 9780836858839
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible