Polarized : the rise of ideology in American politics / by Steven E. Schier and Todd E. Eberly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schier, Steven E., author.

Eberly, Todd E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture--United States.

Political culture.

Liberalism.

Divided government.

Ideology--Political aspects.

Ideology.

Polarization (Social sciences).

United States.

Polarization (Social sciences)--United States.

Ideology--Political aspects--United States.

Divided government--United States.

Right and left (Political science).

Conservatism--United States.

Conservatism.

Liberalism--United States.

United States--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

v, 149 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

Polarized: The Rise of Ideology in American Politics takes an in-depth look at the ideological foundations of the contemporary American political machine of parties, politicians, the media, and the public. Beginning with a redefinition of contemporary liberalism and conservatism, Steven E. Shier and Todd E. Eberly develop a comprehensive examination of ideology in all branches of American national and state governments. Investigations into ideologies reveal a seeming paradox of a representative political system defined by ever growing divisions and a public that continues to self-describe itself as politically moderate. Book jacket.

Contents:

Ideology in American Politics

Ideology in the American Public

The Geography of Polarization

The Ideological Presidency

An Ideological Congress

Ideology in the Federal and State Courts

Ideology's Impact on American Politics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442254848

144225484X

9781442254862

1442254866

OCLC:

934937575