Action Philosophers! by Fred Van Lente
As some Member States of the European Union lurch uncertainly towards nationalistic approaches to citizenship puzzling questions arise about the elements of that national identity. The search for legal mechanisms through which to describe national identity has increasingly focused on foreigners who apply to become citizens naturalisation. Devising for and applying state administrative tests to foreigners to determine whether they are sufficiently close to the national identity to merit citizenship reveals important cleavages in our understanding of the nature of identity and solidarity in the form of citizenship. This book provides a fascinating insight into the process of creating tests, applying them and the outcomes for individuals and societies. In the process it uncovers for us some very important assumptions about belonging in Europe in the 21st century. Elspeth Guild, Centre for European Policy Studies, Jean Monnet ad personam Professor of European Migration Law, partner London law firm Kingsley Napley, Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics In recent years several EU Member States have introduced new policies for the integration of immigrants from outside the EU. Some Member States introduced compulsory language and integration courses. Passing a formal citizenship or integration test has become a condition for family reunification, permanent residence or naturalisation in several European states. What image of citizenship is reflected in the content of those test? What are the effects of the new tests? Do the courses and tests enhance the integration of immigrants in society or do they function as a new instrument for selection and exclusion? This book provides essential and reliable information on new policies and legislation on integration of immigrants in Europe. Kees Groenendijk, Centre for Migration Law, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands
Fred Van Lente is the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning writer of comics like Archer & Armstrong (Harvey Award nominee, Best Series), Action Philosophers! (American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Teens), and Cowboys & Aliens (with Andrew Foley), the basis for the feature film. His many other titles include Resurrectionists, The Comic Book History of Comics, The Incredible Hercules (with Greg Pak), Taskmaster, Marvel Zombies and The Amazing Spider-Man. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, the playwright Crystal Skillman, and some mostly ungrateful cats. Full-time cartoonist and part-time scout leader Ryan Dunlavey spends every day and most nights drawing cool and fun stuff for the worlds' most charming and attractive art directors. He's also the artist of the award-winning graphic novels Dirt Candy: A Cookbook (with chef Amanda Cohen), Action Philosophers, Action Presidents, and The Comic Book History of Comics (all with Fred Van Lente) and the comic strip Li'l Classix (with Grady Hendrix). On the rare occasions when he emerges from his 100% cat-free home studio (allergies) he can be seen in the company of graphic designer Liza Pagano and their two children as they wrangle about New York City on various food, culture, and nature-centric adventures.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780977832934 |
| ISBN 10 | 0977832937 |
| Title | Action Philosophers! |
| Author | Fred Van Lente |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Evil Twin Comics |
| Year published | 2009-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 309 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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