By Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young (author) Part of the And Other Big Questions series
"Topical and timely essential reading about the nature and individual relevance of politics "
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This is the fourth title by the duo of past Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen and writer Annemarie Young in this ground-breaking series which sets out to offer students a balanced view of the big topics and challenges the modern world faces. Having previously tackled meaty topics like Humanism , What is Right and Wrong and a similarly must-have purchase on Refugees and Migrants , this latest title could not be more perfectly timed for elucidating the forthcoming election campaign.
Once again, the topic is broken down layer by layer. It looks at the whole spectrum of political views at international examples and examines what politics means in different contexts and situations, with each stage offering additional things to think about and consider and inviting the reader to reflect on their own experiences and feelings.
Featuring personal statements from the authors and from four people involved in politics in different ways- Nimko Ali, Michelle Dorrell, James Graham and Sir Stephen O’Brien the overall message conveyed by the book is the very opposite of didactic. The content reflects the view that politics is about the use of power in all situations: in personal relationships, in business and the media and by the state.
There is a particularly good section on how language can be used (and misused) and another on why politics causes such division and disagreement. The ground rules in the latter section should be studied by all prospective MPs! With the excellent index and glossary and further information sources this invaluable resource clearly articulates why everyone should care about politics. Highly recommended.
Politics, in its widest sense, affects us all, every day. What if there were no politics? What would that look like? What does it mean to be political or non-political and what effect do each of these positions have?
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Aimed at children aged 9 and up, this book is a highly topical look at how politics affects everyone in society. It looks at the whole political spectrum, in countries around the world and examines what politics means in different contexts and situations. What forms can political action take, and what difference does it make?
There are contributions from a range of writers, who, along with the authors, discuss how their ideas of what politics is and can do have been shaped by their life experiences. Readers are encouraged to think for themselves about the issues discussed and decide how or whether they would like to take part in politics at some level.
Michael Rosen held the post of Children's Laureate from 2007-2009. He is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. As an author and by selecting other writers' works for anthologies he has been involved with over 140 books.
Annemarie Young is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children, and an editorial consultant for children's books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of children's authors and illustrators. She has lived and travelled all over the world, from Australia to Southeast Asia, Egypt and Europe, and she now lives in Cambridge.
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Politics, in its widest sense, affects us all, every day. What if there were no politics?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What Is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-14 years old
What Is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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What Is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions was written by Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
What Is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions has 48 pages
Yes it is part of And Other Big Questions series
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