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Junk Politics: The Trashing of the American Mind
Junk Politics The Trashing of the American Mind
Author: Benjamin Demott
When George Bush's inaugural address stressed civility, compassion, and character, he was continuing a decade-long trend of American politicians trying to get "touchy feely" with the American electorate. Who could forget Bill Clinton's "I-feel-your-pain" chatter from the 1992 election, or the party conventions of 2000 where delegates recounted t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781560255659
ISBN-10: 156025565X
Publication Date: 12/15/2003
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Nation Books
Book Type: Paperback
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This is one of those books of collected essays that is a bit uneven. Some really hit home; others seem a bit of a stretch. One thing can be said for the author: he doesn't mince words. You will never have to guess his thoughts on a subject!


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