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Polarization and the Presidency: From FDR to Barack Obama
Robert C. Smith
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Description for Polarization and the Presidency: From FDR to Barack Obama
Hardback. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK; JPHC; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
Robert Smith and Richard Seltzer offer fresh insights on the decisive, and often surprising, role of presidents and presidential candidates in polarizing US politics.
In a rich, multidimensional narrative, the authors show how presidential rhetoric and policies have served to divide voters along lines of class, party, race, and region. They also underscore the enduring consequences of George Wallace's, Barry Goldwater's, and George McGovern's failed presidential campaigns. Moving beyond the ""guns, God, and gays"" conventional wisdom, their distinctive contribution leads to an enhanced understanding of the political attitudes that have shaped today's polarized polity.
Robert Smith and Richard Seltzer offer fresh insights on the decisive, and often surprising, role of presidents and presidential candidates in polarizing US politics.
In a rich, multidimensional narrative, the authors show how presidential rhetoric and policies have served to divide voters along lines of class, party, race, and region. They also underscore the enduring consequences of George Wallace's, Barry Goldwater's, and George McGovern's failed presidential campaigns. Moving beyond the ""guns, God, and gays"" conventional wisdom, their distinctive contribution leads to an enhanced understanding of the political attitudes that have shaped today's polarized polity.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Condition
New
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781626372283
SKU
V9781626372283
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About Robert C. Smith
Robert C. Smith is professor of political science at San Francisco State University, USA. Richard A. Seltzer is professor of political science at Howard University, USA.
Reviews for Polarization and the Presidency: From FDR to Barack Obama
Bold and stimulating.... The authors provide a rich understanding of the policies and political strategies of presidents as they sought to create and sustain viable political coalitions. This excellent and judicious book helps explain why US politics has become dysfunctional. Highly recommended.