Invoking the Fathers: Dangerous Metaphors and Founding Myths in Congressional Politics
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Why is the metaphor of the "Founding Fathers" so insidious--and how does it impact American politics? American politicians routinely invoke the metaphor of the "Founding Fathers" when referring to the men who supposedly set the United States on a path to greatness. On average, the term "Founding Fathers" is uttered by a congressional member every single day that Congress is in session. Why is this metaphor repeated constantly--and...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1421449730
ISBN13:9781421449739
Release Date:October 2024
Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
Length:280 Pages
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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