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2015., Britannica Educational Pub. ; In association with Rosen Educational Services Call No: 335 .83 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Political and economic systemsSummary Note: "This title is an indispensable resource for those who are interested in the ways that small ideological groups can and have overthrown governments to further their political agendas. Spanning history, this resource looks at some of the most famous revolutionary groups, their beliefs, and the ways in which they achieved their goals. From national revolutions to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this book shows how revolutionaries have changed the world, for both good and evil"--Provided by the publisher.
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c2008, Juvenile, Heinemann Library Call No: 330.12 2 Edition: Rev. and updated [e Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Political and economic systemsSummary Note: Introduces the key characteristics and proponents of capitalism, tracing its development from its origins to the twenty-first century, and looking at how capitalism affects the lives of people who live under the system.
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2015., Britannica Educational Pub. ; Call No: 321.9 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Political and economic systemsSummary Note: "Gaining momentum in the early decades of the 20th century, a number of fascist and other authoritarian regimes could be found around the world by the 1950s. Many persist into the present day. Often led by oppressive dictators, these regimes share many characteristics, though each differ in various ways as well. This volume examines the historical trajectory of dictatorship, fascism, and totalitarianism; their characteristics; where they intersected and how they differed; and some of the individuals--including Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, among many others--infamous for violently imposing their often extreme agendas"--Provided by the publisher.
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c2008, Juvenile, Heinemann Library Call No: 320.53 3 Edition: Rev. and updated [e Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Political and economic systemsSummary Note: Introduces the key characteristics and proponents of fascism, tracing its development from its origins to the twenty-first century, and looking at how fascism affects the lives of people who live under the system.
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2015., Britannica Educational Pub. ; In association with Rosen Educational Services Call No: 335 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Political and economic systemsSummary Note: "The story of socialism and communism is a saga of idealism and cynicism, revolution and repression, power and powerlessness. The entire political and economic history of the modern era is contained in this account, forming a detailed and lively panorama. The world is still grappling with age-old questions regarding governance, equality, justice, and freedom. As this enthralling text details so vividly, socialism and communism attempted to answer these questions definitively. In that they failed, but in doing so, they highlighted the importance of the questions themselves and of the ordinary people whose lives hang in the balance, waiting for answers"--Provided by the publisher.