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Terry, Larry D. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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Public administration and the theater metaphor: the public administrator as villain, hero and innocent victim |
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1997 |
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p.53-61 |
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Jan-Feb |
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Since the founding of this nation, the theater metaphor has had an influence on political discourse. Politicians often invoke the metaphor when they enact political dramas to construct themselves in the image of leader. An argument is presented that former President Ronald Reagan and his political strategists made extensive use of this strategy and were effective in portraying public administrators as evil villains. It is also argued that supporters of the administrative state relied on the theater metaphor as well. In an effort to counter Reagan's negative image of villain, supporters responded by portraying public administrators as heroes and innocent victims. This article suggests that the theater metaphor is problematic when viewed from the perspective of public administration theory and practice. The images of villain, hero and innocent victims emanating from the theater metaphor are troublesome and deserve scrutiny. - Reproduced |
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Public administration - United States |
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Public administration |
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Public Administration Review |
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