How Politics Works, DK
How Politics Works, DK
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How Politics Works
The Concepts Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Elliot Fitzgerald

Unabridged: 9 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 06/21/2022


Synopsis

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of politics, from political philosophy to 21st-century activism

Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique guide. How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics.

Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the audiobook presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the the Feminist movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The audiobook also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media - an ever-relevant issue in the age of "fake news" and "cancel culture", and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media.

With its unique approach and clear, authoritative text, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK's The Politics Book in the "Big Ideas" series.

About The 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/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Benjamin on September 22, 2022

The back cover of How Politics Works describes itself as "the simplest, most visual guide to politics" and a "clear, jargon-free text." Both of these accurately express how well D.K. Publishing approaches the complex history and current workings of the field of politics. A book in six parts, each se......more

Goodreads review by Joe on October 30, 2024

Most DK books find a way to be fun as well as educational. This one lacks all fun. It feels like a school book with helpful graphics. It skews somewhat liberal though that isn't necessarily a bad thing but is good to bear in mind. The teaching is somewhat rudimentary. I think it might be worth readin......more

Goodreads review by Fiona on March 22, 2025

A little on the basic side but a great overview of the different types of governments, the role different types of organisations play, what terms like communism, fascism mean and how different counties use different methods of elections. Should be given to people when they first join the electoral r......more

Goodreads review by Toki on September 02, 2022

Every human being should read this book.......more

Goodreads review by Remy on August 01, 2022

Has a liberal bias sprinkled all over the place (imo), but the graphics make the material easy to understand.......more