Political Corruption and the Abuse of Power
- ISBN-10
- 1534563415
- ISBN-13
- 9781534563414
- Category
- Young Adult Nonfiction
- Pages
- 104
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-07-15
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Publishing LLC
- Author
- Sarah Machajewski
Description
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.
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