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A collection of essays exploring the theme of censorship in Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," with background information on censorship during Bradbury's time, the author's life, social issues related to the novel, and other topics.

Presents a brief overview of the systems of governments of the ancient world, from the earliest civilizations of the fertile crescent, the Nile valley, the Indus valley, the Huang He Valley of China, to Japan, Europe, and the Americas, and covers a range of goverments: democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, republic, and theocracy.

"A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, 'V For Vendetta' takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet.

Profiles seventeen careers in politics, with information on the history of the job, primary and secondary duties, education requirements, necessary certification, and earnings.

An illustrated chronicle of nineteenth-century German political philosopher Karl Marx's life and influences that discusses such topics as his relationships with his parents, wife, and friends including Friedrich Engels; his early writings as a student; family tragedies; and his poverty-stricken life in London.

A new translation of Plato's dialogue in which he attempts to apply his principles of philosophy to political affairs, and discusses his vision of an ideal state.

Presents eighteenth-century political philosopher Thomas Paine's treatises "Common Sense" and "Rights of Man" and selections from "The Crisis, " "The Age of Reason, " and "Agrarian Justice, " and provides a further reading list.

A nine-volume encyclopedia that presents profiles of 192 countries of the world, arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

Presents profiles of fourteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Uganda to Zimbabwe, with a comprehensive index.

Begins with a biographical background and a history of the interpretation of Locke's writings, giving particular attention to the ideologically influenced debates of the last fifty or so years.

Contains essays that provide information about nineteen different political theories and systems that have been used throughout the world, each with an overview, discussion of the theory's history, philosophy, and application, and an analysis of the theory's strengths and weaknesses.

Explores the basic ideas of some of the most important thinkers from Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre in the areas of moral, political, and economic philosophies.

Describes a variety of careers in politics, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, and employment outlook.

Explains the history and ideas behing politics, government, and political science.

Learn about laws and law making processes. Plus answers to questions about laws, why laws are in place, who makes laws, and how laws are written and passed, will be answered.