Description
| Product ID: | 9781785786020 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Graphic Guides |
| Title: | American Politics |
| Subtitle: | A Graphic Guide |
| Authors: | Author: Laura Locker, Jules Scheele |
| Page Count: | 176 |
| Subjects: | Classic European style / tradition comic books, Graphic novels: true stories & non-fiction, General and world history, Politics and government, Political structure and processes, Political parties and party platforms, General & world history, Politics & government, Political structure & processes, Political parties |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The people, ideals and events that have shaped a nation – in comic book form 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Icon Books |
| Publisher Name: | Icon Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-02-06 |
