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A clear, engaging introduction to how voting works in the United States-and why it matters-Drawing the Vote presents the history of American voting rights in a format designed for today's readers. Through accessible comics storytelling, it traces the evolution of democracy from its earliest foundations to the forces shaping elections in the present day.
Following key moments including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the fight for women's suffrage, and the civil rights movement, this book connects these milestones to modern issues such as gerrymandering and voter access. By placing current debates in historical context, it helps readers understand how past decisions continue to influence how Americans vote today.
The graphic format balances complex ideas with visual clarity, making topics like electoral systems, political divides, and civic participation easier to grasp. The result is a concise but wide-ranging overview of the structures and challenges that define American democracy.
Written for future voters, the book serves as a practical primer on civic participation, offering readers a clearer understanding of their role in the democratic process and why informed engagement matters.
"Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter." -Shelf Awareness
A clear, engaging introduction to how voting works in the United States-and why it matters-Drawing the Vote presents the history of American voting rights in a format designed for today's readers. Through accessible comics storytelling, it traces the evolution of democracy from its earliest foundations to the forces shaping elections in the present day.
Following key moments including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the fight for women's suffrage, and the civil rights movement, this book connects these milestones to modern issues such as gerrymandering and voter access. By placing current debates in historical context, it helps readers understand how past decisions continue to influence how Americans vote today.
The graphic format balances complex ideas with visual clarity, making topics like electoral systems, political divides, and civic participation easier to grasp. The result is a concise but wide-ranging overview of the structures and challenges that define American democracy.
Written for future voters, the book serves as a practical primer on civic participation, offering readers a clearer understanding of their role in the democratic process and why informed engagement matters.
"Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter." -Shelf Awareness
Kati Lacker is an illustrator, designer, and screen printer currently living in Brooklyn. Drawing the Vote is her first graphic novel.
| Empfohlen (bis): | 17 |
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| Empfohlen (von): | 13 |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Sachliteratur |
| Rubrik: | Kinder & Jugend |
| Thema: | Geschichte & Politik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781419739996 |
| ISBN-10: | 1419739999 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Jenkins, Tommy |
| Illustrator: | Lacker, Kati |
| Hersteller: | Amulet Books |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 237 x 166 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Tommy Jenkins |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.09.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,671 kg |
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