Polarized Politics: The Impact of Divisiveness in the US Political System

Published by Lynne Rienner Publishers 2015

Polarized Politics

The Impact of Divisiveness in the US Political System

Edited by: Wiliam Crotty

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781626372467

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What are the consequences of political polarization in the United States? Are citizens' interests adequately represented when divisive politics are the norm? What ideologies—and entrenched institutions—perpetuate these divisions, and what social groups are most affected? Answering these questions, Polarized Politics is a major contribution to our understanding of the causes, evolution, and impact of the politics of divisiveness in the US.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Tables and Figures Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Preface William Crotty Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
1. Polarization in US Politics and Policy William Crotty Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Ideology as a Polarizing Force William Crotty Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	7
3. Voter Turnout and the Path to Plutocracy Walter Dean Burnham Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	27
4. From Umbrella Parties to Polarized Parties Arthur C. Paulson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	71
5. Big Money, Mass Media, and the Polarization of Congress Thomas Ferguson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	95
6. Structural Sources of Political Polarization Gerald M. Pomper and Marc D. Weiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
7. Religious Groups as a Polarizing Force Lyman A. Kellstedt and James L. Guth Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
8. Women’s Political Leadership Roles Barbara C. Burrell Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
9. African Americans and Party Politics William Crotty Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	209
10. Latinos, Partisanship, and Electoral Engagement John A. Garcia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	241
11. Gay Rights and the Party Divide Paul R. Brewer and Shawn C. Fettig Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	257
12. Aging Policy: A Partisan Paradox Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	285
13. The Debate over Health Care Thomas R. Marshall Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	309
14. Representation in a Dysfunctional Democracy William Crotty Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	327
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	355
The Contributors Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	389
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	391
About the Book Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	409

Language: English
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 409

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Published: June 1, 2022
ISBN: 9781626372467