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Sucking Up: A Brief Consideration Of Sycophancy
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Suckup. Asskisser. Brownnoser. Bootlicker. Lickspittle. Toadeater... Found In Every Walk Of Life, Both Real And Imagined, Sycophants Surround Us. But Whether We Grumble About Sycophancy Or Grudgingly Tolerate It As A Price Of Getting Along In A Complex Society, We Rarely Examine It Closely. This Book Humorously Considers That Slavish Art From The Historical Past To Our Current Political Environment, And Particularly Through The Revealing Lens Of Literature. Some Of The Grandest Examples Of Yesmen Appear In These Pagesfrom Dantes Flatterers And Dickenss Uriah Heep To Kellyanne Conway, Who Urged Us To Go Buy Ivankas Stuff, And The Obsequious Soul Who Apologized To Vice President Cheney For Being Shot By Him.More Relevant Now Than Ever, As Sucking Up Becomes The Master Trope Of The Trump Era, This Choice Romp Through The Spectacular World Of Bowing And Scraping Will Entertain And Enlighten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sucking Up: A Brief Consideration of Sycophancy'? A: The book humorously explores the concept of sycophancy, examining its presence throughout history and its relevance in contemporary society, particularly in the political landscape.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sucking Up' is Deborah Parker.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 136 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Sucking Up' published? A: The book was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a humorous and insightful writing style that critically examines sycophancy through historical and literary references.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context covered in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses historical examples of sycophants from literature and politics, including figures like Dante’s flatterers and Dickens’s Uriah Heep.
- Q: What genre does 'Sucking Up' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of humor and social commentary.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic studies? A: While the book is primarily humorous, it offers insights that could be valuable for discussions in social sciences, literature, and political studies.
- Q: Can the book be a good gift for someone interested in politics? A: Yes, the book's exploration of sycophancy in politics makes it an engaging gift for those interested in political commentary and humor.