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Politics: Cutting Through the Crap
Author: Bali Rai
Format: MP3 CD
Author Bali Rai
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h 42m
What is politics? How does parliament work? Is the great British democracy even a true democracy? And why are politicians such massive liars? This audiobook provides the information that teenagers really want - and need - to know. Complete with equally irreverent footnotes and a 'get involved' section with a list of websites and further reading, th...
View BookBritish Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Tony Wright
Format: MP3 CD
Author Tony Wright
Narrator Paul Medlicott
Duration 5h 40m
This is a unique look at British politics today. In a witty and incisive way, Tony Wright identifies what makes the British political tradition distinctive. From ideas to institutions, and from whips to spin, this is a penetrating account of how the political system actually works.
View BookAuthor: Adam Smith
Format: MP3 CD
Author Adam Smith
Narrator Sean Barrett
Duration 7h 3m
Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures in Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and indus...
View BookAuthor: Louie Stowell
Format: MP3 CD + Stream / Download
Author Louie Stowell
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h 2m
An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained clearly. Includes tips on how to argue and debate and a full glossary.
View BookCitizen Guides: What Happens In Parliament
Author: Dr Stephen Coleman
Format: MP3 CD
Author Dr Stephen Coleman
Narrator Peter Kenny
Duration 36m
Why does parliament exist? What do MPs do? How are new laws made? What happens in parliament affects you in important ways, but not everyone knows how it actually works. Find the answers in this informative guide.
View BookCitizen Guides: What Happens In An Election?
Author: Simon Adams
Format: MP3 CD
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Karola Gajda
Duration 41m
Why do we have elections? How are votes counted? The outcome of an election can affect you in important ways, but do you know what actually happens in an election? A Franklin Watts title.
View BookCitizen Guides: What Happens In A Town Hall
Author: Simon Adams
Format: MP3 CD
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 42m
Why do we have Town Halls? What do local councillors do? What happens in your local Town Hall affects you in many important ways, but do you really know how local government works? A Franklin Watts title.
View BookAuthor: Darshini David
Format: MP3 CD + Stream / Download
Author Darshini David
Narrator Andrew Fettes
Duration 8h 20m
Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast? Behind all of this lies economics. It's not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shapin...
View BookPolitics: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Kenneth Minogue
Format: MP3 CD
Author Kenneth Minogue
Narrator Peter Beton
Duration 4h 35m
The author discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. A thought-provoking audiobook that asks whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century.
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