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Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy
Gerald M. Pomper
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Description for Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy
Hardcover. Pomper explores the concept of 'democratic heroism', through accounts of eight individuals who, by 'just doing their jobs' have played crucial roles in resolving national problems in the United States. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone. Heroism in a democracy is different from the heroism of myths and legends, says Gerald Pomper in this original and thoughtful book. Through the remarkable stories of eight diverse Americans who acted as heroes during national crises, he offers a new definition of heroism and new reasons to respect American institutions and the people who work within them. Pomper describes how responsible, good individuals can emerge as heroes from such core democratic institutions as the House of Representatives, the Senate, the courts, the presidency, and ... Read more
True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone. Heroism in a democracy is different from the heroism of myths and legends, says Gerald Pomper in this original and thoughtful book. Through the remarkable stories of eight diverse Americans who acted as heroes during national crises, he offers a new definition of heroism and new reasons to respect American institutions and the people who work within them. Pomper describes how responsible, good individuals can emerge as heroes from such core democratic institutions as the House of Representatives, the Senate, the courts, the presidency, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300100358
SKU
V9780300100358
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99-1
About Gerald M. Pomper
Gerald M. Pomper is Board of Governors Professor of Political Science at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University (Emeritus). He is the author or editor of nineteen books and many articles dealing with American politics, political parties, and voting behaviour.
Reviews for Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy
"A fascinating examination of heroes and the nature of heroism in a democratic society." Marjorie Hershey, Indiana University; "Pomper's inspiring book provokes us to think about how American democracy and American political institutions foster the heroism of ordinary people." Bruce Miroff, SUNY, Albany"