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Liars! cheaters! evildoers! : demonization and the end of civil debate in American politics /

DeLuca, Tom, 1946-

Liars! cheaters! evildoers! : demonization and the end of civil debate in American politics / Tom De Luca and John Buell. - New York : New York University Press, c2005. - xii, 228 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-220) and index.

Demonization American-style -- The politics of moral personae -- America's moral paradox -- The deep divide and the most vulnerable -- Seeking the enemy -- Terror, evil, and the new cold war -- Terror wars and culture wars -- Preserve the environment! : become an environmental sport -- Conclusion: A new democratic covenant.

0814719740 (alk. paper) 0814719759 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005007344

013245697 Uk


Communication in politics--United States.
Political culture--United States.
Rhetoric--Political aspects--United States.
Social ethics--United States.


United States--Politics and government--Moral and ethical aspects.

JA85.2.U6 / D45 2005

306.2/0973

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