Totalitarianism

by Linda Cernak

Overview

Examines totalitarian governments in world history from the post World War II era including the Soviet Union, Italy, Germany, China, Cuba, North Korea, Zimbabwe, and Burma.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617147951
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	Exploring World Governments Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1200L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Is Government? 6

Chapter 1 What Is Totalitarianism? 8

Chapter 2 Fascism in Europe 20

Chapter 3 Communism and Totalitarian Dictators 32

Chapter 4 The Exchange of Power 44

Chapter 5 Cults of Personality, Propaganda, and the Secret Police 56

Chapter 6 The Right to Vote 70

Chapter 7 Human Rights 82

Chapter 8 Religious Practice and Culture 92

Chapter 9 Totalitarianism and the Economy 104

Chapter 10 Daily Life 116

Chapter 11 International Relations 126

Chapter 12 The Many Faces of Totalitarianism 136

Quick Facts 144

Glossary 148

Additional Resources 150

Source Notes 152

Index 157