Communism (Political & Economic Systems)

yrants, dictators, monarchs, ballots, petitions, protests, globalization
- what do these have to do with you?
Should people care whether they have the right to vote or not?
What is life like when people don't have a say in how their country is run?
History is studded with moments of high drama and periods of deep conflict - street battles, mass demonstrations, executions, riots, civil wars - as people have fought for the form of government they wanted. This thought-provoking series introduces the key characteristics of political and economic systems that people have chosen or had forced on them, and explores the issues that have fuelled debates and movements. Each book tells the story of one strand of politics: how it developed as a set of ideas from its origins to the present, how it has evolved in practice, and whether it benefits the people who live under it.
The books in the Political & Economic Systems series contain:
• top-quality text in clear, accessible language
• photos, maps and diagrams
• summary information on key players, thinkers and leaders
• timeline, glossary and index.