By Grant Barrett
ISBN-10: 0195176855
ISBN-13: 9780195176858
Hatchet Jobs and Hardball: The Oxford Dictionary of yank Political Slang illuminates a wealthy and colourful section of our language. Readers will locate informative entries on slang phrases akin to Beltway bandit and boondoggle, offended white male and leg treasurer, juice bill and Joe Citizen, banana superpower and the huge Fix. we discover not just the which means and heritage of general phrases equivalent to gerrymander, but additionally of lesser-known phrases similar to cracking (splitting a bloc of like-minded citizens via redistricting) and fair-fight district (which refers to components redistricted to want no political party). every one access contains the definition of the note, its ancient heritage, and illuminating citations, a few going again greater than two hundred years. (We research, for example, time period as doubtless present as political football really dates again to earlier than the Civil War.) chosen entries may have prolonged encyclopedic notes. The ebook additionally positive factors sidebar essays on themes similar to political phrases in Blogistan; a quick background of "big cheese"; all approximately chads and the 2000 election; the suffix "-gate" and the entire similar Watergate phrases; and the naming of legislation.
Political junkies, coverage wonks, newshounds, and note enthusiasts will locate this publication addictive examining in addition to a competent advisor to 1 of the extra colourful corners of yank English.
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