American Politics: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title American Politics: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Laura Locker
Illustrated by Jules Scheele
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 160,Width 120
ISBN/Barcode 9781785786020
ClassificationsDewey:320.973090512022
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations 176 Illustrations, black & white Black & white illustrations throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 6 February 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Queer: A Graphic History, 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.

Author Biography

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

Reviews

Upbeat and optimistic, it reminds us that one awful president can't sink history's most powerful democracy. -- The Bookseller