The Politics of Proverbs

The Politics of Proverbs
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Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 0299154548
ISBN-13 : 9780299154547
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Book Synopsis The Politics of Proverbs by : Wolfgang Mieder

Download or read book The Politics of Proverbs written by Wolfgang Mieder and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how proverbs and to a lesser extent proverbial expressions, have played a significant role in political life during the 20th century. Takes as major examples the speeches and writings of Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, and Harry Truman to show how proverbs can be brought into the service of most any ideology. Also traces the use of proverbs and their cartoon analogues during the five decades of Cold War propaganda, and proverbial slurs against Native Americans and Asian Americans. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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