Othello Goes to Washington: Cultural Politics and the Thomas/Hill Affair

Othello Goes to Washington: Cultural Politics and the Thomas/Hill Affair

In an attempt to save the nomination of Clarence Thomas, Sen Alan Simpson of Wyoming transformed sensational political melodrama into Shakespearen tragedy. The cultural politics surrounding the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas affair are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of American Culture 1994-12, Vol.17 (4), p.15-22
1. Verfasser: Russo, Peggy Anne
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Congressional hearings
Hill, Anita Faye
Judges & magistrates
Political appointments
Politics
Simpson, Alan K
Thomas, Clarence
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Zusammenfassung:In an attempt to save the nomination of Clarence Thomas, Sen Alan Simpson of Wyoming transformed sensational political melodrama into Shakespearen tragedy. The cultural politics surrounding the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas affair are discussed.
ISSN:0191-1813
1542-7331
1542-734X
DOI:10.1111/j.1542-734X.1994.00015.x