Deconstructing Reagan by Kyle Longley
Although he left office nearly 20 years ago, Ronald Reagan remains a potent symbol for the conservative movement. The Bush administration frequently invokes his legacy as it formulates and promotes its fiscal, domestic, and foreign policies. His name is 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.
"This is an important bookFour gifted historians probe the disparity between Ronald Reagan's record in office and the sweeping claims of greatness that his admirers on the right have advanced. Lively, fast-paced, and well-documented, this volume is ideal for any reader trying to grasp what makes Ronald Reagan so controversial almost two decades after his presidency ended." - Lewis Gould, author of Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans"
Kyle Longley, Jeremy D. Mayer, Michael Schaller, John W. Sloan
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| ISBN 13 | 9780765615916 |
| ISBN 10 | 0765615916 |
| Title | Deconstructing Reagan |
| Author | Kyle Longley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-01-10 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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