Politics Is..., DK
Politics Is..., DK
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Politics Is...

Author: DK

Narrator: Richard Trinder

Unabridged: 4 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 07/21/2020


Synopsis

What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If you're not sure, this is the audiobook for you! Listen to find out why politics matters, and how ideas shape our world.

How do ideas make the world go round? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can activism stop climate change, and can pacifism prevent wars? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you?

Find out the answers in this audiobook, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics.

Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the audiobook also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and "-isms" that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making.

Whether you're studying politics or fed up with fake news, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking audiobook - it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analysing, interrogating, and changing your world.

© 2020 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

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 soundousse on February 12, 2024

A very begginer friendly guide, it wasnt exactly what i was looking for but it has helped me get more context on what has been happening in the world.......more

Goodreads review by Leo on October 09, 2021

TW: mentions of; death, war, racism, and terrorism. Such an amazing resource! Each page is a brief but effective summery of different political labels you hear all the time but no one bothered to tell you growing up: geopolitics, federalism, democracy, etc.......more

Goodreads review by thecandlelightlibrary on February 20, 2021

A fantastic primer to brush up on political terminology, presented in a very inviting way. Includes some real world examples, although each example is overly simplified in order to fit into the space provided and I’m not sure if I fully agree with their classifications of certain events and/or peopl......more