Governments around the World: From Democracies to Theocracies

by Shelley, Fred
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ISBN: 9781440838125
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Political systems around the world can be a confusing subject. Why does England have both a monarchy and a prime minister? How does a federal republic differ from a federation and a republic? How is China a communist state without a dictator? And how is the United Nations managed? Governments around the World: From Democracies to Theocracies examines the major types of governments around the world, providing accessible descriptive country examples of each variation that allow readers to understand how governments operate and shape societies and cultures.

An excellent resource for high school and college students as well as general readers, this compact one-volume reference work covers forms of government that include democracies, republics, communist states, monarchies, transitional governments, and theocracies as well as transnational organizations. Each chapter begins with an overview of that particular government type, identifying the general philosophies, practices, and ruling structures in addition to making comparisons of several key countries that follow that government type. Additionally, the content includes constitutional excerpts that clarify how human rights are conceptualized and articulated throughout the world.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Shelley, Fred
  • ISBN: 9781440838125
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 1.50
  • Number Of Pages: 522
  • Publication Year: 2015

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