Polarized: The Rise Of Ideology In American Politics - 9781442254862

This concise text 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.

• | Author: Steven E. Schier|Todd E. Eberly
• | Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• | Publication Date: Feb 22, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 156 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Political science
• | ISBN-10: 1442254866
• | ISBN-13: 9781442254862