Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought and the inner workings of governments all around the globe Combining clear jargonbook language and bold eyecatching graphics How Politics Works is a comprehensive and userfriendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers leaders movements and activists in a uniquely visual and easytounderstand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level entries explore how they apply to governments movements and trends throughout history along with 21stcentury examples such as the MeToo movement and BlackLivesMatter.