The politics of authenticity in presidential campaigns, 1976-2008
By: Erica J. Seifert
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
ISBN-13: 9780786469963
Subjects: Presidents; Political campaigns; Election; History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: People just like us; title: There you go again; title: Morning in America; title: Belgian endives, quiche out of a can; title: The man from Hope; title: In the kitchen with Bill; title: Hanging chad; title: Flip-flopping; title: Conclusion.