Deconstructing Reagan - Conservative Mythology and America's Fortieth President (Paperback)

Although he left office nearly 20 years ago, Ronald Reagan remains a potent symbol for the conservative movement. The Bush administration frequently invokes Reagan's legacy as it formulates and promotes its fiscal, domestic, and foreign policies. His name is a watchword for campus conservatives who regard him in a way that borders on hero worship. Conservative media pundits often equate the term Reagan-esque with personal honor, fiscal rectitude, and unqualified success in dealing with foreign threats. But how much of the Reagan legacy is based on fact, how much on idealized myth? And what are the reasons - political and otherwise - behind the mythmaking? Deconstructing Reagan is a fascinating study of the interplay of politics and memory concerning our fortieth president. While giving credit where credit is due, the authors scrutinize key aspects of the Reagan legacy and the conservative mythology that surrounds it.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2010
First published:	2007
Authors:	Kyle Longley • Jeremy Mayer • Michael Schaller • John W. Sloan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-1591-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership
LSN:	0-7656-1591-6
Barcode:	9780765615916

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