Consequences and correction of America's polarized politics [[electronic resource] /] / Pietro S. Nivola, David W. Brady, editors

• Pubblicazione: Stanford, Calif., : Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, Stanford University; Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (336 p.)
• Disciplina: 324.273
• Soggetto topico: Political parties - United States; Party affiliation - United States; Polarization (Social sciences)
• Soggetto geografico: United States Politics and government
• Altri autori: NivolaPietro S BradyDavid W
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Turned off or turned on? : how polarization affects political engagement / Marc J. Hetherington. Comments / Deborah Jordan Brooks and John G. Geer ; Martin P. Wattenberg -- Spoiling the sausages? How a polarized Congress deliberates and legislates / Barbara Sinclair. Comments / Christopher H. Foreman Jr. ; Keith Krehbiel -- Consequences for the courts : polarized politics and the judicial branch / Sarah A. Binder. Comments / Martin Shapiro ; Benjamin Wittes -- When politics no longer stops at the water's edge : partisan polarization and foreign policy / Peter Beinart. Comments / James Q. Wilson ; Jonathan Rauch -- Polarization and public policy : a general assessment / David W. Brady, John Ferejohn, and Laurel Harbridge. Comments / Andrea L. Campbell ; Eric M. Patashnik -- Toward depolarization / Pietro S. Nivola and William A. Galston. Comments / Nelson W. Polsby ; Joel D. Aberbach ; Larry Diamond.
• Sommario/riassunto: America's polarized politics are largely disconnected from mainstream public preferences. This disconnect poses fundamental dangers for the representativeness and accountability of government, as well as the already withering public trust in it. As the 2008 presidential race kicks into gear, the political climate certainly will not become less polarized. With important issues to address--including immigration policy, health care, and the funding of the Iraq War--it is critical that essential policies not be hostage to partisan political battles. Building upon the findings of the first volume of Red and Blue Nation? (Brookings, 2006), which explored the extent of political polarization and its potential causes, this new volume delves into the consequences of the gulf between "red states" and "blue states." The authors examine the impact of these political divisions on voter behavior, Congressional law-making, judicial selection, and foreign policy formation. They shed light on hotly debated institutional reform proposals--including changes to the electoral system and the congressional rules of engagement--and ultimately present research-supported policies and reforms for alleviating the underlying causes of political polarization. While most discussion of polarization takes place in separate spheres of journalism and academia, Red and Blue Nation? brings together a unique set of voices with a wide variety of perspectives to enrich our understanding of the issue. Written in a broad, accessible style, it is a resource for anyone interested in the future of electoral politics in America.
• Titolo autorizzato: Consequences and correction of America's polarized politics
• ISBN: 0-8157-6078-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910827150303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II