American Politics
A Graphic Guide
Published on 6. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-78578-602-0 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrator Jules Scheele teams up with Dr Laura Locker in this comic-book introduction to the political history of the Land of Opportunity.
How did a political outsider like Trump win the 2016 presidential election? Why do some Americans feel so strongly about gun rights? Is there a role for more than two political parties in the system?
Politics isn't something that just occurs in the West Wing or the gleaming Capitol building - it comes from the interaction between state and society, the American people living their daily lives. In this unique graphic guide, we follow modern citizens as they explore everything from the United States' political culture, the Constitution and the balance of power, to social movements, the role of the media, and tensions over race, immigration, and LGBT rights.
Step right up, and see what lies beneath the pageantry and headlines of this great nation.
How did a political outsider like Trump win the 2016 presidential election? Why do some Americans feel so strongly about gun rights? Is there a role for more than two political parties in the system?
Politics isn't something that just occurs in the West Wing or the gleaming Capitol building - it comes from the interaction between state and society, the American people living their daily lives. In this unique graphic guide, we follow modern citizens as they explore everything from the United States' political culture, the Constitution and the balance of power, to social movements, the role of the media, and tensions over race, immigration, and LGBT rights.
Step right up, and see what lies beneath the pageantry and headlines of this great nation.
Reviews / Votes
Upbeat and optimistic, it reminds us that one awful president can't sink history's most powerful democracy. -- The BooksellerMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Duxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
176 Illustrations, black & white Black & white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 162 mm
Width: 117 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
158 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78578-602-0 (9781785786020)
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Persons
Laura Locker has a doctorate in political science from Johns Hopkins University and has taught American and comparative politics courses to university students in Portland, Oregon. She's particularly interested in political economics and sociology, and issues of race, class and gender.
Jules Scheele is an illustrator, graphic facilitator and comic book artist. They run One Beat Zines, a feminist zine collective and distributor. @julesscheele
Jules Scheele is an illustrator, graphic facilitator and comic book artist. They run One Beat Zines, a feminist zine collective and distributor. @julesscheele