The Underdog in American Politics
| Author | : Karl G. Trautman |
| Publisher | : Palgrave MacMillan |
| Total Pages | : 284 |
| Release | : 2010-05-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105215489522 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Underdog in American Politics written by Karl G. Trautman and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Underdog in American Politics is an original analysis of how the underdog concept applies to the Democratic Party and American politics and culture. In particular, it analyzes how the power of the underdog has shaped, and reflected, the politics of Democrats running for president. From Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama, the author uses biography, ideology, campaign strategy and public policies to depict the many different points of contact between Democrats and underdogs. The core values of equality, fairness and non-discrimination are analyzed. The role of sympathy and empathy towards underdogs is also examined.
