Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America

by Morris P. Fiorina

Series:Great Questions in Politics

205 Members 1 Review ½ (3.39)

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A look at the division within the U.S. between Red and Blue states -- is it real?

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aevaughn 170 reviews

I liked the book overall. It made arguments that were both important and backed up with a variety of statistics. Overall I believe that this book makes an excellent point that Americans are not trying to yell to each other across a Grand Canyon of sorts, although activists and politicians are. Instead most Americans are moderates and the political climate with extremists and activists dominating each party.

May 29, 2010