Parliaments / by Mary K. Pratt.
| Author/creator | Pratt, Mary K. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2011. |
| Description | 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Exploring world governments Exploring world governments. ^A1121421 |
| Contents | Introduction: What is government? -- A parliament renews itself -- What is a parliamentary government? -- Parliaments in history -- All parliaments are different -- Rights and responsibilities -- A stable society -- Fair representation -- Parliaments and economies -- International relations -- Benefits of a parliamentary system -- Criticism of a parliamentary system -- Parliaments in the twenty-first century. |
| Abstract | Introduces parliamentary governments, discussing the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural effects, and examining various contemporary governments. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-156) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010045759 |
| ISBN | 9781617147937 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper) |
| ISBN | 1617147931 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 328.3 P889P | ✔ Available | Place Hold |