The Symbolic Uses of Politics
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The Symbolic Uses of Politics is a seminal work of political science that analyzes how political language, symbols, and rituals shape public perceptions and maintain power.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Politics as Symbolic Action | 1 |
| The Symbolic Uses of Politics canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: The Symbolic Uses of Politics Context triple: [Murray Edelman, notableWork, The Symbolic Uses of Politics]
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On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms
"On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms" is a 19th-century treatise by Sir George Cornewall Lewis that critically examines the meanings and misapplications of key concepts in political language and discourse.
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The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
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A Preface to Politics
A Preface to Politics is a 1913 political and social critique by Walter Lippmann that challenges traditional liberalism and explores how modern industrial society demands new approaches to democracy and governance.
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The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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E.
Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics
Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics is Jane Alexander’s memoir recounting her dual life as an acclaimed actress and her tenure as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts amid intense political and cultural battles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: The Symbolic Uses of Politics Target entity description: The Symbolic Uses of Politics is a seminal work of political science that analyzes how political language, symbols, and rituals shape public perceptions and maintain power.
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A.
On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms
"On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms" is a 19th-century treatise by Sir George Cornewall Lewis that critically examines the meanings and misapplications of key concepts in political language and discourse.
-
B.
The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
-
C.
A Preface to Politics
A Preface to Politics is a 1913 political and social critique by Walter Lippmann that challenges traditional liberalism and explores how modern industrial society demands new approaches to democracy and governance.
-
D.
The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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E.
Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics
Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics is Jane Alexander’s memoir recounting her dual life as an acclaimed actress and her tenure as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts amid intense political and cultural battles.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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political science book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain how political symbols shape mass perceptions
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show how symbolic politics sustains political authority ⓘ |
| analyzes |
gap between policy outcomes and symbolic politics
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relationship between political symbols and public perceptions ⓘ symbolic reassurance provided by political institutions ⓘ ways political rituals create a sense of stability ⓘ |
| author | Murray Edelman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| critiques |
assumption of rational, fully informed citizens
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overemphasis on formal institutions in political analysis ⓘ |
| describedAs |
classic study of symbolic politics
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seminal work of political science ⓘ |
| describes |
how citizens interpret political events through symbolic frames
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how political language can obscure material inequalities ⓘ how political leaders manipulate symbols to gain support ⓘ how political symbols maintain existing power structures ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
importance of symbols in understanding political behavior
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interpretive dimension of politics ⓘ role of emotions in political response to symbols ⓘ |
| field | political science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
construction of political reality
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discrepancy between political reality and political imagery ⓘ functions of political rituals ⓘ reassurance and legitimation in politics ⓘ role of elites in shaping political meaning ⓘ use of symbols in politics ⓘ |
| hasGenre | academic literature ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
constructivist approaches in political science
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media and politics scholarship ⓘ political communication studies ⓘ symbolic politics research ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | critical perspective on political communication ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
mass perceptions of politics
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political communication ⓘ political language ⓘ political power ⓘ political rituals ⓘ political symbolism ⓘ public opinion ⓘ |
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