Radical American Partisanship
Mapping Violent Hostility, Its Causes, and the Consequences for Democracy
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The book explores the rise of radical partisanship in American politics and its correlation with increasing support for political violence. Through extensive research, the authors reveal how extreme political identities have fostered hostility towards opposing views, diminishing respect and compromise. They argue that many Americans now view political violence as acceptable if it serves their party's interests. Historical context highlights that while radical partisanship has fluctuated, current trends echo past conflicts, such as those surrounding slavery and racism, underscoring a troubling continuity in American political violence.
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Radical American Partisanship, Nathan P. Kalmoe, Lilliana Mason
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Radical American Partisanship
- Subtitle
- Mapping Violent Hostility, Its Causes, and the Consequences for Democracy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nathan P. Kalmoe, Lilliana Mason
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9780226820262
- Series
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the rise of radical partisanship in American politics and its correlation with increasing support for political violence. Through extensive research, the authors reveal how extreme political identities have fostered hostility towards opposing views, diminishing respect and compromise. They argue that many Americans now view political violence as acceptable if it serves their party's interests. Historical context highlights that while radical partisanship has fluctuated, current trends echo past conflicts, such as those surrounding slavery and racism, underscoring a troubling continuity in American political violence.