Bruce E. Altschuler

Shakespeare and Politics: What a Sixteenth-Century Playwright Can Tell Us about Twenty-First-Century Politics Bruce E. Altschuler 1. izdevums

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; William Shakespeare, more than any other author, was able to capture the essence of human nature in all its manifestations. His political plays offer enduring insights into our humanity. This volume gleans valuable lessons from the writings of Shakespeare and applies them to contemporary politics. Table of Contents: Introduction "Bruce E. Altschuler and Michael A. Genovese"Chapter 1 On Shakespeare s Commanders and Kings: Leadership, Politics, and Hubris "Michael A. Genovese and Thomas E. Cronin"Chapter 2 "Macbeth" and Political Corruption"Bruce E. Altschuler"Chapter 3 A Dionysian Hamlet "Sarah A. Shea"Chapter 4 "Antony and Cleopatra" Empire, Globalization, and the Clash of Civilizations "Paul A. Cantor"Chapter 5 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Tyrannicide in "Julius Caesar""Philip Abbott"Chapter 6 Why Iago Is Evil: "Othello" and the American Desire to Understand Corruption "Coyle Neal"Chapter 7 Richard III, Tyranny, and the Modern Financial Elite "Marlene K. Sokolon"Chapter 8 "Cymbeline" and the Origins of Modern Liberty "David Ramsey"Chapter 9 Shakespeare s "Henry V" and Responsibility for War "John M. Parrish"Chapter 10 "Troilus and Cressida" The Value of Reputations and the Corruption of Society "Lilly J. Goren"Chapter 11 Deception and Persuasion in "Measure for Measure" "Carol McNamara"Chapter 12 Absurdity and Amateur Hour in the American Political Forest: "A Midsummer Night s Dream" and the Nightmare of Polarization "Kevan M. Yeneral"" Review Citations:

Choice 07/01/2014 (EAN 9781612051581, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Altschuler, Bruce E Bruce E. Altschuler, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at SUNY Oswego, is a recipient of the President's Award for Research/Creative or Scholarly Activity. His publications include "Running in Place: A Campaign Journal" (Wadsworth Publishing, 1999) and "Acting Presidents: 100 Years of Plays about the Presidency" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011). Contributor Bio:  Genovese, Michael A Michael A. Genovese is Director of the Institute for Leadership Studies and holds the Loyola Chair of Leadership as Professor of Political Science at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He received his PhD in political science from the University of Southern California and has authored over 30 books and edits a series on the presidency. Genovese has won numerous awards for outstanding teaching and scholarship.