Why are Americans so angry with each other? The United States is caught in a partisan hyperconflict that divides politicians, communities-and even families. Politicians from the president to state and local office-holders play to strongly-held beliefs and sometimes even pour fuel on the resulting inferno. This polarization has become so intense that many people no longer trust anyone from a differing perspective.
Why are Americans so angry with each other? The United States is caught in a partisan hyperconflict that divides politicians, communities-and even families. Politicians from the president to state and local office-holders play to strongly-held beliefs and sometimes even pour fuel on the resulting inferno. This polarization has become so intense that many people no longer trust anyone from a differing perspective.
Darrell M. West is vice president of the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution and taught for many years at Brown University. He is the author of The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation; Megachange: Economic Disruption, Political Upheaval, and Social Strife in the 21st Century; and Billionaires: Reflections on the Upper Crust.
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" Contents: Preface: Upheaval 1. Mistrust: The Reagan Revolution The Clinton Period Bush and the War on Terror The Obama Years Shock and Awe under Trump 2. Economic Frustrations: The Decline of Agriculture Lost Manufacturing Jobs Wage Stagnation and Inequality A Rise in Public Anger 3. The Decline of Opportunity Growing Up Poor Advancement through Education Obstacles for the Current Generation Destruction of the American Dream 4. Identity Politics Conservative Tribalism Liberal Tribalism Power Tribalism Mistrusting Other Tribes 5. Religious Tensions Fundamentalism Secularization Religious Exemptions 6. The Backlash against Globalization and Immigration Opening Borders Cross-Cultural Tensions Tough Enforcement Ultranationalism 7. Undue Influence Overt Corruption College Admissions Philanthropy 8. Overcoming Hyperconflict Widespread Polarization Diverging Identities Mistrust and Intolerance Opponents as Enemies Political Sorting The Decline of Facts Reconciling Differences Take a Conservative or Liberal to Lunch Acknowledgments Notes Index "
" Contents: Preface: Upheaval 1. Mistrust: The Reagan Revolution The Clinton Period Bush and the War on Terror The Obama Years Shock and Awe under Trump 2. Economic Frustrations: The Decline of Agriculture Lost Manufacturing Jobs Wage Stagnation and Inequality A Rise in Public Anger 3. The Decline of Opportunity Growing Up Poor Advancement through Education Obstacles for the Current Generation Destruction of the American Dream 4. Identity Politics Conservative Tribalism Liberal Tribalism Power Tribalism Mistrusting Other Tribes 5. Religious Tensions Fundamentalism Secularization Religious Exemptions 6. The Backlash against Globalization and Immigration Opening Borders Cross-Cultural Tensions Tough Enforcement Ultranationalism 7. Undue Influence Overt Corruption College Admissions Philanthropy 8. Overcoming Hyperconflict Widespread Polarization Diverging Identities Mistrust and Intolerance Opponents as Enemies Political Sorting The Decline of Facts Reconciling Differences Take a Conservative or Liberal to Lunch Acknowledgments Notes Index "
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