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The Politics Book

The Politics Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained
PhilosophyPolitics
Pages
352
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

A comprehensive survey of political theory and history, tracing ideas from ancient Greece through modern governance.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

Philosophy Politics Biography & Memoir Business & Economics Economics Historical Fiction

About the author

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DK Publishing

DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) is a British multinational publisher of illustrated reference books for adults and children, founded in London in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley and originally operating as a book packager. Its list spans travel, history, geography, science, space, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting, and it publishes in 63 languages. DK is part of Penguin Random House, wholly owned by Bertelsmann since December 2019, and produces licensed titles wit...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in a specific order with others in the series?

    This title is part of the Big Ideas series, but it functions as a standalone reference guide that can be read independently of other volumes in the collection.

  • What is the structural approach used to organize the political theories?

    The content is arranged chronologically, beginning with ancient thinkers like Confucius and progressing through historical eras to modern political developments.

  • Is there a way to find information on political figures not featured in the main chapters?

    The book includes a directory section at the end that provides brief summaries of additional political thinkers and actors who were not covered in the primary text.