Right Makes Might: Proverbs and the American Worldview Contributor(s): Mieder, Wolfgang (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253040353 ISBN-13: 9780253040350 Publisher: Indiana University Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 320.973 |
LCCN: 2018049711 |
Age Level: 22-UP |
Grade Level: 17-UP |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (1.34 lbs) 382 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: In 1860 Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb, Right makes might, (opposite of the more aggressive Might makes right) in his famed Cooper Union address. While Lincoln did not originate the proverb, his use of it in this critical speech indicates that the 14th century phrase had taken on new ethical and democratic connotations in the 19th century. In this collection, famed scholar of proverbs Wolfgang Mieder explores the multifaceted use and function of proverbs through the history of the United States, from their early beginnings up through their use by today's well-known politicians, including Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Bernie Sanders. Building on previous publications and unpublished research, Mieder explores sociopolitical aspects of the American worldview as expressed through the use of proverbs in politics, women's rights, and the civil rights movement. By looking at the use of proverbial phrases, Mieder demonstrates how one traditional phrase can take on numerous expressive roles over time and how they continue to play a key role in our contemporary moment. |
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