Reagan's myth persists, and by understanding his time in office in the context of American history and of the American presidency, we can understand how a transformative president created more than policy by also shaping culture with the instrumental force of mythology. This book attempts to neither praise nor bury Reagan but to explain him in non-partisan terms of contemporary popular mythology. The authors examine his legacy in his war on "big government," which still drives politics, economic policy, and culture, even in Trump's era. They make the case that understanding the mythology at work is a necessary step toward healing American politics and saving American democracy.
Reagan's myth persists, and by understanding his time in office in the context of American history and of the American presidency, we can understand how a transformative president created more than policy by also shaping culture with the instrumental force of mythology. This book attempts to neither praise nor bury Reagan but to explain him in non-partisan terms of contemporary popular mythology. The authors examine his legacy in his war on "big government," which still drives politics, economic policy, and culture, even in Trump's era. They make the case that understanding the mythology at work is a necessary step toward healing American politics and saving American democracy.
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From Ronald to Donald: How the Myth of Reagan Became the Cult of Trump
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From Ronald to Donald: How the Myth of Reagan Became the Cult of Trump
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ISBN-13: | 9781476690322 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 01/19/2024 |
Pages: | 276 |
Sales rank: | 30,816 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |