This is an essential contribution for students of political psychology, behavior, and democracy. by its success in succinctly contributing insights with profound and clearly communicated implications for our politics. Using a rich array of data, Webster convincingly demonstrates that the political consequences of anger are severe from decreasing people’s trust in government to weakening their commitment to democratic norms.' 'American Rage is an important read for anyone interested in understanding Americans’ disdain for government and political adversaries. might think we had forgotten about the gang if we don't start whining for Moar Buk Defund the Media Tags: None. By looking at how generalized anger toward the political system and out-partisans can maintain and deepen polarization, the book is a welcome addition to the literature on polarization and emotions.' I mean, 'Engineering Home' has been out for a couple of weeks now, and A.A. 'In American Rage, Webster cogently shows both the potential benefits of anger for democracy - anger gets people interested and involved in politics - but also the real costs, such as lower trust in government.
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