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D is for democracy : a citizen's alphabet

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  • J 320.973 G (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chelsea, Mich. : Sleeping Bear Press, c2004.

Physical Description

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., ; 27 x 29 cm.

Summary

Discusses the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American style.

Democracy - America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the easy banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point language Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our government's structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). Engaging, disarming, and frequently thought-provoking artwork from illustrator Victor Juhasz emphasizes the magnitude of the subject. From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, D is for Democracy details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style.

Notes

Summary adapted from dust jacket flap.

Added Authors

Victor Juhasz

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