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50 Democracy Ideas You Really Need to Know
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Master the central ideas of democracy that have shaped the world we live in today.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781529434170
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Greenfinch
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 147g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Adam Fleming is a journalist and chief political correspondent for BBC News. He co-presented the podcast and TV show Brexitcast, before becoming co-presenter of its successor, Newscast.
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