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Disconnect - The Breakdown of Representation in American Politics (Paperback) Loot Price: R662
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Disconnect - The Breakdown of Representation in American Politics (Paperback): Morris P. Fiorina

Disconnect - The Breakdown of Representation in American Politics (Paperback)

Morris P. Fiorina; Contributions by Samuel J Abrams

Series: The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series

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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.

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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 2011
Authors: Morris P. Fiorina
Contributors: Samuel J Abrams
Dimensions: 210 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 978-0-8061-4228-9
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political parties > General
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LSN: 0-8061-4228-6
Barcode: 9780806142289

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