LibGuides: Government: Oligarchy

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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
ISBN: 9780439023481
Publication Date: 2008-10-01
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the other districts in line by forcing them to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight-to-the-death on live TV.
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Contribution by)
Call Number: CL ORW
ISBN: 0451518659
Publication Date: 1985-03-15
In Winston Smith's desperate struggle to free himself from an all-encompassing, malevolent state, Orwell zeroed in on tendencies apparent in every modern society, and made vivid the universal predicament of the individual.

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What Is an Oligarchy? by Corporate Contributor Staff; Joseph K. Brennan
Call Number: E BOOK
ISBN: 9781427196293
Publication Date: 2012-12-15
This compelling book describes the characteristics of an oligarchy, a political system in which the government's power rests with a small but highly influential segment of a society. These groups are often distinguished by their family ties, wealth, social class, profession, or military might.
What Is an Oligarchy? by Crabtree Publishing Staff (Editor); Joseph K. Brennan
Call Number: 321 BRE
ISBN: 0778753271
Publication Date: 2012-12-15
This compelling book describes the characteristics of an oligarchy, a political system in which the government's power rests with a small but highly influential segment of a society. These groups are often distinguished by their family ties, wealth, social class, profession, or military might.
Oligarchy by LeeAnne Gelletly; Timothy J. Colton (Editor)
Call Number: E BOOK
ISBN: 9781422294598
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
In an oligarchy, political power rests with a small privileged group. Oligarchs may exercise power directly or indirectly, but they often act out of selfish or corrupt motives.