{"product_id":"9780241515761","title":"How Politics Works","description":"Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the globe!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCombining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The book also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media - an ever-relevant issue in the age of \"fake news\" and \"cancel culture\", and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With a unique graphic approach to the topic, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK's The Politics Book in the 'Big Ideas' series.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith power to every page, this politics book explores:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Simple, easy-to-understand graphics explain key ideas clearly and effectively\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Fully comprehensive, covering all the key aspects of political philosophy, theory, and history\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Explains different systems of government and how they function\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Theory-led but will cover modern political phenomena such as \"fake news\" and recent political groups and movements such as BlackLivesMatter and Extinction Rebellion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA must-have volume for readers seeking a simple and accessible guide to both politics and international relations, as well as students of politics or history, The Politics Book covers a wide range of topics, from populism to propaganda, moral leadership to manipulating elections and so much more. In today's climate, politics is engaging more people than ever before due to access to information via social media, with young influencers such as Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai having incremental followings on platforms such a Instagram and Twitter.","brand":"READERS INC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40691568541811,"sku":"9780241515761","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/products\/how-politics-works9780241515761-780490.jpg?v=1709120434","url":"https:\/\/www.readerswarehouse.shop\/de\/products\/9780241515761","provider":"Readers Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}