What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America

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Thomas Frank's seminal work delves into the perplexing phenomenon of why a significant portion of the American electorate consistently votes against their own economic and political self-interest. Through a sharp and often humorous examination, the book traces the evolution of conservatism from a creed of the privileged to a powerful force embraced by ordinary citizens. It masterfully dissects the cultural and political forces that led to this ideological shift, revealing how a focus on cultural grievances overshadowed economic realities for millions. Frank's incisive analysis offers a compelling explanation for the modern political landscape, questioning how a nation seemingly at odds with its own prosperity became a bastion of conservative thought.

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paperback

Holt Paperbacks

Published May 1, 2005

336 pages

ISBN: 9780805077742

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First Published

2004

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eng

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