Description
American politics has become increasingly polarized not because its participants are irrational, but because institutions, incentives, and human psychology reinforce division at every level. This incisive analysis explores how partisan affiliation has fused with racial, religious, geographic, ideological, and cultural identities, reshaping the way citizens interpret events and one another. It examines the feedback loops connecting voters, media, political leaders, and institutions, offering insight into phenomena ranging from the rise of Trump to the Democratic Party’s changing coalition and the politicization of everyday life. Clear-eyed and deeply analytical, the book provides a compelling framework for understanding America’s political dysfunction—and the forces that sustain it.
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Simon & Schuster Audio
Published Jan 28, 2020
ISBN: 9781797107653
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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