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Polarization : what everyone needs to know /

"The weeks following the election and inauguration of Donald J. Trump have been a time for reflection about the state of American politics and its deep ideological, cultural, racial, regional, and economic divisions. But one aspect that the contemporary discussions often miss is that these fiss...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCarty, Nolan M. (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
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Table of Contents:
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  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What is Political Polarization?
  • 3. Are Partisan Elites Polarized?
  • 4. Is the Public Polarized?
  • 5. What Are The Causes of Polarization?
  • 6. How Does Electoral Law Affect Legislative Polarization?
  • 7. How Have Other Changes in American Society Affected?
  • 8. What are the Consequences of Polarization for Public Policy and Governance?
  • 9. Is the Trump Presidency a New Normal or More of the Same?
  • Bibliography.