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Capitalism / Downing, David 2002  Book
Downing, David Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of Capitalism, 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.
Contents The specter at the feast Where did capitalism come from? Building prosperity The dark side The crises of capitalism The politics of capitalism Capitalism’s enemy, communism Capitalism and the poorer countries Capitalism and the environment Globalization So, what is capitalism? Timeline Further reading, sources and websites Key figures in the history of capitalism Glossary Index
Standard Number 0431124450 Pb.
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Communism / Downing, David 2002  Book
Downing, David Book
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Publication Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite Spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of Communism, 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.
Contents Two walls Ideas and ideals Taking power Keeping power The one-party state The planned economy The totalitarian society Foreign relations Inflexibility and collapse Communism in the 21st century So, what is communism? Timeline Further reading Key communists Glossary Index
Standard Number 0431124396 Pb.
Key Words Communism  UOI - Government 
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Democracy / Downing, David 2002  Book
Downing, David Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of Democracy, 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.
Contents Turning points An idea in waiting Representative democracy Constitutions and the franchise Voting The crucial ingredients Fertile soil, stony ground Strengths and weaknesses Beyond the nation-state So, what is democracy? Timeline Further reading and other resources Some key people in the history of democracy Glossary Index
Standard Number 0431124418 Pb.
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Dictatorship / Tames, Richard 2002  Book
Tames, Richard Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Discusses the history and theory behind dictatorship as a political system and explains how it has been applied in practice.
Contents The Night of the Long Knives What makes a dictatorship? Styles of dictatorship The origins of dictatorship Fascism and its friends What dictatorships achieve How dictatorships end So, what is dictatorship? Timeline Further reading, sources and websites Some 20th-century dictators Glossary Index
Standard Number 0431124388 Pb.
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Fascism / Downing, David 2002  Book
Downing, David Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of Fascism, 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.
Contents Images of fascism Where did fascism come from? Taking power Establishing dictatorships The fascist state The fascist economy The totalitarian society Fascism and racism Roads to war Fascism at war So, what is fascism? Timeline Further reading & other resources Key fascists Glossary Index
Standard Number 043112440X Pb.
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Monarchy / Tames, Richard 2002  Book
Tames, Richard Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of Monarchy, 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.
Contents Death of a king, death of kingship Rulers and rebels Monarchy or republic Sacred kingship - kings as gods, kings and God War and peace Ruling - right and wrong Kings in control Monarchies today and tomorrow So, what is monarchy? Map showing world monarchies at the turn of the 21st century Timeline Further reading, sources & websites Monarchies today Glossary Index
Standard Number 043112437X Pb.
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People power : campaigns and causes / Downing, David 2002  Book
Downing, David Book
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Publication Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 64pWhite Spine
Series Political and Economic Systems
Summary/Abstract Tells the story of campaigns: how it has 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.
Contents Filling the square Where do campaigns and causes come from? How campaigns are fought Slavery and race equality Women and children last Helping the less fortunate The treatment of animals Conflicting interests Matters of life and death Single-issue political parties International campaigns So, what are causes and campaigns? Timeline Further reading, sources and websites Glossary Index
Standard Number 0431124426 Pb.
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