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Banshees Of Late Capitalism: War, Ecology, & Alienation, Bryant William Sculos
Banshees Of Late Capitalism: War, Ecology, & Alienation, Bryant William Sculos
Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
This review essay explores the concepts of war, ecology/human-nonhuman relations, and alienation through a critical analysis of McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).
George Murphy: A Celebrity Politician, Richard T. Longoria
George Murphy: A Celebrity Politician, Richard T. Longoria
Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
There is a growing literature on celebrity involvement in American politics. Celebrities have advantages that are beneficial when they seek elected office, but they can also lose elections despite these advantages. Because George Murphy was a Hollywood actor who both won and lost electoral contests, his case can provide insights about why celebrities win and lose elections. Having appeared in over forty movies, Murphy was a nationally recognized figure when he ran successfully for the U.S. Senate in 1964. He demonstrated that celebrities have the talents, fame, and resources to succeed in the electoral arena. These attributes alone, however, were …