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Right Makes Might
Proverbs and the American Worldview
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The exploration of proverbs in American history reveals their evolving significance, particularly in political discourse. Famed scholar Wolfgang Mieder examines how phrases like "Right makes might" have transformed from their origins to reflect modern ethical and democratic values. Through historical and contemporary examples, including speeches by notable politicians, Mieder highlights the sociopolitical implications of proverbs in movements such as women's rights and civil rights. This collection illustrates the enduring power of proverbs to convey complex ideas across time.
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Right Makes Might, Wolfgang Mieder
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2019
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- Titul
- Right Makes Might
- Podtitul
- Proverbs and the American Worldview
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Wolfgang Mieder
- Vydavatel
- Indiana University Press
- Rok vydání
- 2019
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 382
- ISBN13
- 9780253040350
- Kategorie
- Báje / Pověsti, Politologie / Politika
- Anotace
- The exploration of proverbs in American history reveals their evolving significance, particularly in political discourse. Famed scholar Wolfgang Mieder examines how phrases like "Right makes might" have transformed from their origins to reflect modern ethical and democratic values. Through historical and contemporary examples, including speeches by notable politicians, Mieder highlights the sociopolitical implications of proverbs in movements such as women's rights and civil rights. This collection illustrates the enduring power of proverbs to convey complex ideas across time.