Disconnect
Subtitle: the breakdown of representation in American politics
By: Morris P. Fiorina with Samuel J. Abrams.
Contributors: Abrams, Samuel J.
Series: Julian J. Rothbaum distinguished lecture series -- v. 11
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Norman
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780806140742
Subjects: Political parties -- United States; Representative government and representation -- United States; Culture conflict -- United States; Politics and culture -- United States; United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
Description: Drawing on polling results and other data, Fiorina examines the disconnect between an unrepresentative "political class" and the citizenry it purports to represent, showing how politicians have become more polarized while voters remain moderate; how politicians' rhetoric and activities reflect hot-button issues that are not public priorities; and how politicians' dogmatic, divisive, and uncivil style of "debate" contrasts with the more civil discourse of ordinary Americans, who tend to be more polite and open to compromise than their leaders."--[book jacket].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-235) and index.