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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 1998
Gr 6-9 In the first title, Gold provides short descriptions of various forms of government, then leads into a historical look at South, Central, and North American countries. The origins, development, failures, and successes of their governments are revealed. From the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas in South America through some of the native tribes in North America, up to the Inuit of the far north, the author shows how the styles of managing society have varied with living conditions and the size of the population being governed. A chart that lists countries and their forms of government is particularly helpful. A minor flaw con...Log In or Sign Up to Read More