Political Corruption and the Abuse of Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781534563438)

Throughout history, gaining political power has frequently led to unethical behavior. It is difficult for people to resist the temptation to abuse their power. In the worst cases, this has led to political unrest, economic instability, and genocide. Readers learn what political corruption is, how it affects citizens' lives, and what can be done about it. Historical and modern examples are provided to give readers a comprehensive view of this important and timely topic. Informative charts and full-color photographs enhance the engaging text to show young adults the importance of civic engagement and political scrutiny to combat corruption.

Author: Sarah Machajewski
ISBN-10: 1534563431
ISBN-13: 9781534563438
Publisher: Lucent Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2018
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.00w x 0.20d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2019 - Recommended - Better Than Most