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-- Citizenship & immigration[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 325 .1 LAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: "What defines a citizen? Who can become one? Does the creation of new citizens benefit a country or threaten it? All democracies grapple with questions about who should or should not become citizens of their countries. But not all countries answer these questions in the same ways. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and its communist ideology in 1991, democracy has been touted as the only real answer to the worlds challenges. At the same time, the true meaning of democracy has rarely been so extensively tested"--Amazon.com.
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-- Corruption & transparency[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 364.1 LAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: "Examines the greatest danger to democracy: corruption. Corruption can undermine people's faith in government and erode equality. Transparency, or open government, provides the best means to prevent corruption by ensuring that the decisions and actions of officials are easily understood"--page eight.
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-- Employment & workers' rights[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 331.25 COV Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: "Striking a balance between the right of corporations to earn a profit with the rights of the people they employ is a key struggle in any democracy. The challenges are many, from fair and equal pay to workplace safety, and from hiring discrimination to protection from unjust firing. This book explores these issues and the various solutions that have been found by the world's democracies."--Provided by publisher.
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-- Gender equality & identity rights2017., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 305.3 LEO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: Explores the issues surrounding gender equality and identity rights around the world.
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-- Justice, policing, & the rule of law[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 364 LAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: "The maintenance of both liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the rule of law. This means that security officials understand and respect the rights of individuals and groups and use their power in a manner that benefits communities, not represses them. While this is the ideal, legal systems continue to struggle to achieve equality, especially among disadvantaged groups. These topics [are explored in this book]"--Page eight.
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-- Political participation & voting rights[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 324.6 LAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: Examines political participation and voting as fundamental rights in a democracy as well as related issues including voter ID laws and voter apathy.
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-- Religious, cultural, & minority rights[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 323 HOL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: Examines the various forms of rights given to citizens in a democracy including rights to religious freedom, human rights, minority rights, and the rights to cultural expression.
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-- Speech, media, & protest[2017]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 323.44 PAU Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Foundations of democracy.Summary Note: "The right to free speech and expression are a vital part of any democracy. Balancing these rights with other priorities-- such as national defense and the protection of minorities-- is an ongoing struggle both in the United States and in democracies across the globe. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and its communist ideology in 1991, democracy has been touted as the only real answer to the world's challenges. At the same time, the true meaning of democracy has rarely been so extensively tested"--Back cover.
