Disconnect The Breakdown of Representation in American Politics |
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| Author:
| Fiorina, Morris P. |
| Contribution by:
| Abrams, Samuel J. |
| Series title: | The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8061-4228-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Red states, blue states . . . are we no longer the United States? Drawing on polling results and other data, Morris P. Fiorina examines the disconnect between an unrepresentative "political class" and the citizenry it purports to represent.
Disconnect depicts politicians out of touch with the larger public, distorting issues and information to appeal to narrow interest groups. It can help readers better understand the political divide between leaders and the American...
More DescriptionRed states, blue states . . . are we no longer the United States? Drawing on polling results and other data, Morris P. Fiorina examines the disconnect between an unrepresentative "political class" and the citizenry it purports to represent. Disconnect depicts politicians out of touch with the larger public, distorting issues and information to appeal to narrow interest groups. It can help readers better understand the political divide between leaders and the American public--and help steer a course for change.