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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Guardians of Liberty explores the essential and basic American ideal of freedom of the press. Allowing the American press to publish-even if what they're reporting is contentious-without previous censure or interference by the federal government was so important to the Founding Fathers that they placed a guarantee in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Citing numerous examples from America's past, from the American Revolution to the Vietnam...
2) Syria
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This books covers the current politics, economy, quality of life, society, culture, and security issues of Syria, including the war in Syria.
4) The Koreas
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
North and South Korea share the same border, culture, language, and years of history. This books covers the current politics, economy, quality of life, society, culture, and security issues of these two countries.
5) Russia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As the world's largest nation, the Russian Federation has become a key player in world affairs since the turn of the 21st century. Events within Russia and surrounding former Soviet republics have raised questions about whether Russia's government has successfully transitioned away from the totalitarianism of the Soviet Union to a federal democracy. At the same time, international relations between Russia and the West contain echoes of Cold War distrust,...
6) Saudi Arabia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Saudi Arabia is a country in the midst of a major cultural shift. Women are beginning to see changes that allow them more freedom; yet the country still restricts them in ways unimaginable in Western society. The government's ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 plan aims to modernize the infrastructure, technology, and tourism sectors to make Saudi Arabia more attractive to the international community. But the country's harsh social policies risk alienating...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The United Kingdom's status as a world power dates back hundreds of years. With an empire that once spanned the globe, British influence over global economics and diplomacy shaped the histories of North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Today, the United Kingdom remains a key world power, exerting influence over international affairs. In recent years, governmental decisions about economic policy and diplomatic and military intervention around...
8) India
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"India is a nation both ancient and modern. Founded in 1947, its history dates back 4,000 years. The majority of India's workforce is comprised of farmers; yet its overall economic growth stands among the world's greatest. While its traditionalist society disenfranchises parts of the population, it has successfully carried out the largest free elections in the world. Seven hundred active languages and over one billion people characterize the Republic...
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