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Explaining the differences between Left and Right

Jim Riley

22nd October 2009

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I came across this incredible graphic which might help students understand the essential differences between “left” and “right”...

David McCandless and Stefanie Posavec from Information Is Beautiful have created this concept map to help explain the differences in political opinions across the globe. An impressive effort.

The larger version (not sure how it will print out) can be found here

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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