Solutions to political polarization in America:

"This volume assembles several of the nation's top analysts of polarization in American politics. However, unlike the many other volumes written on this subject, this book focuses on solutions to polarization. As such, it necessarily takes these authors, who more often analyze causes and c...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Cambridge Univ. Press 2015
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:"This volume assembles several of the nation's top analysts of polarization in American politics. However, unlike the many other volumes written on this subject, this book focuses on solutions to polarization. As such, it necessarily takes these authors, who more often analyze causes and consequences than propose remedies, out of their comfort zone. Debunking conventional wisdom and warning of unintended consequences tend to be more valuable coins in the realm of political science. The professional risks usually exceed the rewards of sticking out one's neck to suggest, with admittedly incomplete information, reforms that might address the most serious policy challenges of the day. We are, therefore, very thankful for the Hewlett Foundation, which helped alter the cost-benefit calculus and support a conference that produced the papers for this volume"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XI, 304 S.) graph. Darst.
ISBN:9781316091906
DOI:10.1017/CBO9781316091906

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