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50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know
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In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupre introduces and explains the fundamental concepts of politics, including political theory, ideologies, and the machinery of politics.
From revolution to feminism, monarchy to political parties, 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important political ideas in history.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529429268
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Greenfinch
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 112.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 146g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Ben Dupre read Classics at Exeter College, Oxford before pursuing a career in reference publishing. He was Children's Reference Publisher at Oxford University Press from 1992 until 2004 and, all told, has more than 20 years' experience of bringing complex and challenging concepts to the widest possible audience.
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