Dana D. Nelson
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Dana D. Nelson is a professor of English[1] at Vanderbilt University and a prominent progressive advocate for citizenship[2] and democracy. She is notable for her criticism—in her books such as Bad for Democracy—of excessive presidential power and for exposing a tendency by Americans towards presidentialism, which she defines as the people's neglect of basic citizenship duties while hoping the president will solve most problems. Her scholarship focuses on early American literature relating to citizenship and democratic government.[2][3]
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Dana D. Nelson | |
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Born | |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
Known for | Bad for Democracy (2008) |
Awards | The Word in Black and White named Outstanding Academic Book of 1992–1993 by Choice |
Scientific career | |
Fields | English, American literature, Politics |
Institutions | Vanderbilt University |
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