What Are Minority Rights? |
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| Author:
| Turner, Joshua |
| Series title: | The Principles of Democracy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5383-4260-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.25 |
Book Description:
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The protection of minority rights is all that stands between any democracy becoming a tyranny of the majority. This book looks at what minority rights are and why they are important. The age-appropriate text discusses the different types of minorities found in society and explores why it's important to protect their rights. Fact boxes provide additional information about key figures throughout the history of democracy that have fought for and protected minority rights.
The protection of minority rights is all that stands between any democracy becoming a tyranny of the majority. This book looks at what minority rights are and why they are important. The age-appropriate text discusses the different types of minorities found in society and explores why it's important to protect their rights. Fact boxes provide additional information about key figures throughout the history of democracy that have fought for and protected minority rights.