The Politics Book, DK
The Politics Book, DK
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The Politics Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: David Shaw-Parker

Unabridged: 18 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 12/03/2019

Synopsis

This invaluable, easy-to-understand guide to world politics and government offers an accessible introduction to more than 80 of the most important theories and big ideas of leaders and politicians throughout history.

The Politics Book makes government and politics easy to understand by explaining the big ideas simply. The key events in political history are outlined from the origins of political thinking by Confucius and Aristotle to modern-day activists such as Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. This audiobook breaks down their important concepts into bite-size chunks to make the subject accessible to students of politics and anyone with an interest in how government works.

Filled with thought-provoking quotes from great political thinkers such as Nietzsche, Malcolm X, Karl Marx, and Mao Zedong, The Politics Book, narrated by David Shaw-Parker, gives context to the world of government and power.

© 2013 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sleepless on April 14, 2020

I've had this book for about 3 years, since I bought it in the states with several other books that I have yet to read. It turns out all I needed in order to get through it was an international pandemic. So this book is split into several chronological sections. It isn't the type of book that you re......more

Goodreads review by Amy on May 05, 2014

I do not really like to read about politics, but I do love to read books that are published by DK! I have always said and, with this book, it continues -- you cannot go wrong with DK! They make even the most difficult and / or dry subjects easy to read and understand. I think it's all in how they lay......more

Goodreads review by Manik on January 06, 2016

Good and easy to understand pictures: On nearly every article there is a picture/drawing of some sort. The pictures help make the articles easier to read and understand. Covers philosophers from pretty much all time periods: The articles date as far back as Confucius and Sun Tzu and go as far as the......more

Goodreads review by Ana on July 04, 2013

FINALLY, a way to learn history from a political point of view that's: 1) Fun 2) Easy to understand 3) As objective as humanly possible 4) AMAZING! What more can you ask, right? Maybe a little bit more on Simone de Beauvoir, but I have a crush on that woman, so I think not even 100 pages would've been en......more

Goodreads review by Nick on June 02, 2020

Another excellent entry in the DK "Big Ideas" series. I finally read this recently, due to COVID-time. I read it slowly, in 1-3 Philosopher chunks, we'll say. I took copious notes, and I am turning it into a self-taught Politics course, whereby I re-record and analyze the notes in the hopes of coming......more

Quotes

"[A]n accessible introduction to centuries of political thought." – The Boston Globe "[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." – Examiner.com "Verdict: This book serves as a helpful introduction to the thoughts and theories that have influenced leaders and policy throughout world history. The bright, bold colors and illustrations help make the subject approachable. A good resource for middle and high school students who are interested in political science and history." – Library Journal "With easy-to-follow graphics, succinct quotations, and accessible text, The Politics Book is an essential reference for students and anyone wondering how politics works." – Politico.com

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