Red states, blue states . . . are we no longer the United States?
Morris P. Fiorina here examines today's party system to reassess
arguments about party polarization while offering a cogent overview
of the American electorate.
Building on the arguments of Fiorina's acclaimed" Culture War?
The Myth of a Polarized America," this book explains how
contemporary politics differs from that of previous eras and
considers what might be done to overcome the unproductive politics
of recent decades. Drawing on polling results and other data,
Fiorina examines the disconnect between an unrepresentative
"political class" and the citizenry it purports to represent,
showing how politicians have become more polarized while voters
remain moderate; how politicians' rhetoric and activities reflect
hot-button issues that are not public priorities; and how
politicians' dogmatic, divisive, and uncivil style of "debate"
contrasts with the more civil discourse of ordinary Americans, who
tend to be more polite and open to compromise than their
leaders.
"Disconnect" depicts politicians out of touch with the larger
public, distorting issues and information to appeal to narrow
interest groups. It can help readers better understand the
political divide between leaders and the American public--and help
steer a course for change.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series |
| Release date: |
November 2009 |
| First published: |
November 2009 |
| Authors: |
Morris P. Fiorina
|
| Contributors: |
Samuel J Abrams
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
376 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-4074-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
Political parties >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-8061-4074-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780806140742 |
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