The politics of authenticity in presidential campaigns, 1976-2008 / Erica J. Seifert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seifert, Erica J., 1979-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents--United States--Election--History.

Presidents.

United States.

History.

Political campaigns--United States--History.

Political campaigns.

Physical Description:

viii, 263 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2012]

Summary:

"Ideas of "authenticity" became central to presidential campaigns in the late 20th century. Beginning in 1976, Americans elected six presidents who represented evolving standards of authenticity. Interacting with the media and their publics, these successful presidential candidates structured their campaigns and images around the projection of authenticity and connecting with voters as "one of us."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

People just like us

There you go again

Morning in America

Belgian endives, quiche out of a can

The man from Hope

In the kitchen with Bill

Hanging chad

Flip-flopping

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

078646996X

9780786469963

OCLC:

770876336

Publisher Number:

99949486530