Political and Economic Systems

Aimed toward upper level readers, this series seamlessly blends the history, theory, and practice of the most significant political and economic systems from antiquity through modern times in engaging and all-encompassing guides. Each book thoroughly addresses the philosophical origins and implementations of major political systems, the key stages of their development in a variety of governments, and an assessment of their contemporary prevalence in the global political arena. These...
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Aimed toward upper level readers, this series seamlessly blends the history, theory, and practice of the most significant political and economic systems from antiquity through modern times in engaging and all-encompassing guides. Each book thoroughly addresses the philosophical origins and implementations of major political systems, the key stages of their development in a variety of governments, and an assessment of their contemporary prevalence in the global political arena. These texts explain the full array of political and economic thought and the role it has played in both social and legal progress worldwide. * Key political science and economics terminology is employed and explained contextually in line with the Common Core History and Social Studies Standards * The blend of content from history, political science, anthropology, and economics provides for an exceedingly comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach * Biographical details and theory from key historical figures and political thinkers is included to give an ideological framework to the movements presented