Direct Action Gets the Goods: The Graphic History Collective with Althea Balmes, Cord Hill, Orion Keresztesi & David Lester - Couverture souple

Graphic History Collective

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1771134178 ISBN 13 : 9781771134170

Editeur : Between the Lines, 2019

Synopsis

Art has always played a significant role in the history of the labour movement. Songs, stories, poems, pamphlets, and comics, have inspired workers to take action against greedy bosses and helped shape ideas of a more equal world. They also help fan the flames of discontent. Radical social change doesn�t come without radical art. It would be impossible to think about labour unrest without its iconic songs like "Solidarity Forever" or its cartoons like Ernest Riebe's creation, Mr. Block.

In this vein, The Graphic History Collective has created an illustrated chronicle of the strike--the organized withdrawal of labour power--in Canada. For centuries, workers in Canada--Indigenous and non-Indigenous, union and non-union, men and women--have used the strike as a powerful tool, not just for better wages, but also for growing working-class power. This lively comic book will inspire new generations to learn more about labour and working-class history and the power of solidarity.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The Graphic History Collective is made up of activists, artists, writers, and researchers passionate about comics, history, and social change. They produce alternative histories--people�s histories--in an accessible format to help people understand the historical roots of contemporary social issues. Previous publications include Drawn to Change: Graphic Histories of Working-Class Struggle and May Day: A Graphic History of Protest.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Between the Lines
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1771134178
• ISBN 13: 9781771134170
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible