Reverence Contempt by Thomas Langston (23 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A clean, crisp, hardcover copy in very good condition. Very good DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+ / VG+. VERY-GOOD-PLUS HARDBACK-WITH-DUSTJACKET.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Very clean.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Clean and pristine, with no signs of prior use or wear. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; Interpreting American Politics; 6.25 X 0.5 X 9.25 inches; 328 pages.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Edition Unstated. Text Appears to have minimal markings. Cover and spine are in very good condition. Nice looking book. 180 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; ISBN: 0801850169. ISBN/EAN: 9780801850165. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561016803. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present, with no significant shelfwear. Text clean and unmarked. Dust jacket protected by a removable clear jacket cover. First edition. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: Mildly Edgeworn. Dust Jacket Condition: Moderate Dust Jacket Wear. First Edition. Pages clean. Binding tight.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

First Edition. A fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 180 pages; Publisher's review copy with promotional slip loosely inserted. Summary: What's wrong with the American presidency? Why is the world's oldest surviving democracy headed by a leader who lives and acts like a king? And why is that same leader so often held in low esteem by those who elected him? In this spirited survey of presidential history, Thomas Langston examines two centuries of unrealistic expectations, false hopes, and willful misunderstandings that lie at the heart of America's "dysfunctional relationship" with its president. Langston argues that each president becomes an icon, a stylized image of Americans' faith in themselves and in their country. Taking us on an investigation of how the game of presidential symbol-making is played, Langston reveals how Americans' wishful thinking is encouraged and how even the best presidents are invited to deceive the public. With Reverence and Contempt concludes with a series of recommendations, including legislative changes aimed at improving the relationship between the president and the public by cutting the president's symbolic value down to size. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition, First Printing. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy. Dust jacket taped to boards.

First Edition. A fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 180 pages; Publisher's review copy with promotional slip loosely inserted. Summary: What's wrong with the American presidency? Why is the world's oldest surviving democracy headed by a leader who lives and acts like a king? And why is that same leader so often held in low esteem by those who elected him? In this spirited survey of presidential history, Thomas Langston examines two centuries of unrealistic expectations, false hopes, and willful misunderstandings that lie at the heart of America's "dysfunctional relationship" with its president. Langston argues that each president becomes an icon, a stylized image of Americans' faith in themselves and in their country. Taking us on an investigation of how the game of presidential symbol-making is played, Langston reveals how Americans' wishful thinking is encouraged and how even the best presidents are invited to deceive the public. With Reverence and Contempt concludes with a series of recommendations, including legislative changes aimed at improving the relationship between the president and the public by cutting the president's symbolic value down to size. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 180 pages; Description: xv, 180 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Presidents--United States--History. Public opinion--United States. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [145]-170) and index. - [Series: Interpreting American politics]. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 180 pages; Description: xv, 180 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Presidents--United States--History. Public opinion--United States. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [145]-170) and index. - [Series: Interpreting American politics]. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover/pub.1995/Gd. condition/180 pages - Discusses how American's think about their president. [AR128043]. Book.

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