RE: Constitutions - (World Citizen Comics) by Beka Feathers (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Marcus is stumped by a summer assignment: to write an essay on what it means to be a citizen. He's surprised to hear from people in his community that constitutions play an important role when it comes to citizenship--they can even affect whether you feel like you belong in your country or not. From a Kosovo Albanian neighbor to a Rwandan exchange student, and even in his own family history, Marcus discovers stories of how constitutions--including the U.S. Constitution--shape the political landscape and our daily lives."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>The next volume in the World Citizen Comics series, <i>Re: Constitutions</i> explains the role constitutions play in how government is structured and provides context for the modern issues that arise from these documents.</b> <p/>Marcus is stumped by a summer assignment: to write an essay on what it means to be a citizen. He's surprised to hear from people in his community that constitutions play an important role when it comes to citizenship--they can even affect whether you feel like you belong in your country or not. From a Kosovo Albanian neighbor to a Rwandan exchange student, and even in his own family history, Marcus discovers stories of how constitutions--including the U.S. Constitution--shape the political landscape and our daily lives. <p/>From Beka Feathers, an expert in post-conflict institution building, and Kasia Babis, an accomplished political cartoonist, comes a graphic novel that gives context to the modern issues that arise from constitutions. With historical examples from all over the world, <i>Re: Constitutions</i> examines how this essential document defines a nation's identity and the rights of its citizens.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>[...] takes on a commendable international scope. --<i>Publishers Weekly<br></i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Beka Feathers</b> is an expert in political development in conflict-affected states. She has worked with clients and partners in more than a dozen countries to draft constitutions, design transitional governments, facilitate peace processes, and advocate for improved access to justice. She lives with her talented, pun-loving wife and a suspiciously intelligent dog in Portland, Oregon. <p/><b>Kasia Babis</b> is a Polish cartoonist, illustrator, and political activist with an online following of over 100,000 fans. Her viral comics succinctly skewer social issues ranging from racism to street harassment from a distinctly feminist perspective.</p>
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