It is that there is no real culture-divide and Fiorina hammers this point with survey data. Red and Blue states are not divided at all, but are centrists in orientation. However, when the survey data is examined America appears to be more right of center than smack down the middle centrists.
For example, both Red and Blue States believe at equal levels that immigration should decrease, favor school vouchers, and view the moral climate as much worse than previously. Both hold socially progressive ideas of equality for women, oppose racial discrimination, and tolerance of others moral views. The divide comes in terms of gun control and opposition to legalization of abortion- and perhaps it is these issues that color our opinion of the "culture divide.
Dan Smee Author, "Totally American" Dec 21, Steven Peterson rated it really liked it. Red states versus blue states. We have all heard of the great divide in the United States for so long that it has become something close to "received wisdom. Fiorina, for those readers who are familiar with his academic research, is a skilled researcher, well schooled in statistics. It is to his Red states versus blue states. It is to his credit that he presents evidence in a way that is accessible to lay readers his technical publications would not be so easily understandable to nonacademic readers.
In short, he believes that the idea of a great culture war is dead wrong. As he says in Chapter 1: ". While there is greater polarization between leaders of the Republicans and Democrats across the country, this same polarization is not nearly so manifest among the bulk of the American people.
Indeed, the United States, in his view, remains a centrist, moderate country politically. All in all, a good read and a provocative thesis. Worth reading by those interested in how well "culture war" serves as a metaphor for American politics. Jun 26, Erica rated it liked it Shelves: grad-school. Fiorina makes some interesting, new-ish points attempting to disprove that there is a culture war in the US.
While I agree that perhaps "culture war" is a bit dramatic, he did not convince me that there is not, in fact, great disagreement among a sizable portion of Americans. I am sure he will come out with another edition after the election and I'll be interested to see how he discusses the tea party and the ill-will in Congress. This was a good read. It wasn't overly dry, though it did have its occasional moments. This work helped to illustrate one of the many takes on current American politics.
The thesis was logical and didn't seem to overly push the limits. Remaining neutral in the discussion of the proposed 'culture war' h This was a good read. Remaining neutral in the discussion of the proposed 'culture war' helped display both sides of the spectrum and from what I could tell the leanings remained mostly out of the piece. Good read!!! Apr 14, Douglas rated it really liked it. There's substantial empirical evidence in this book to suggest that the political polarization that gets so much attention in the media is an illusion -- so far as everyday people are concerned.
True, there is deep polarization among the political elites, but not so much at all among everyone else -- if Fiorina's use of the longitudinal studies General Social Survey and National Election Studies is credible. He isn't the only researcher saying this either. It makes me wonder if we aren't still There's substantial empirical evidence in this book to suggest that the political polarization that gets so much attention in the media is an illusion -- so far as everyday people are concerned.
It makes me wonder if we aren't still a nation of sheep! I read this in the early s in college and recall that even then I found the arguments less than persuasive. Having reread this book in the age of a stonewalling do-nothing Congress, gun-toting anti-government lunatics, and the rise of Drumpf, I am even less convinced than ever that this country isn't deeply, possibly fatally, polarized.
It would be interesting to read a new edition, with new research, to see if Fiorina still holds to his thesis in light of 's grim reality. Fiorina's thesis is that political parties, not citizens, are increasingly polarized. He discusses how the two major political parties have moved to the left and right and provides arguments on what this all means for democracy.
The updated version includes the election and how it does or does not fit into his thesis. Interesting and very well researched analysis of the polarization or lack thereof of the American electorate. I would be interested to see how some of the ideas have changed or how the data might be different if it reflected elections more recent than as well as the increased importance of social media in determining partisanship.
Jan 02, Laura rated it liked it. Goodreads doesn't seem to have it! I agree with Fiorina that the "Culture War" is overemphasized, but I dislike his solutions. Nov 09, Kylo rated it it was ok Shelves: didnt-finish. I bailed after a hundred pages or so. May 17, Ricks Eric rated it liked it. Fiorina postulates and interesting theory regarding the political activity of Americans, and how americans are truly not as polarized as the media makes us out to be.
This is a quick and interesting read. Apr 25, Joan Gartner rated it it was ok. Very informative for the first few chapters however after that the author just keeps trying to prove his point,which becomes very tedious.
Apr 06, Rob rated it really liked it. You want to look at some data to see if we're really in a Culture War? This book will help tremendously Nov 22, Frank Ly rated it really liked it Shelves: university.
Very informative. Definitely altered some opinions about American polarization. Feb 11, Andrew rated it it was amazing. This was a great read, lots of data from all sorts of sources, and the answer is not what you might think it is! Jun 13, Robert Williamson rated it really liked it. Compelling argument, although it does not address recent increases in partisanship among politicians and its possible repercussions.
Nov 18, B rated it it was ok Shelves: non-fiction. Read for class, a dull take on an over-talked subject. Jul 11, I rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Political science majors, political entheusiasts. There is no left or right America, but, rather, a moderate one. Read this book to find out how media incorrectly portrays America as 'red' or 'blue' and how we are really 'purple,' or, in between. Dec 05, Lori Kopp rated it liked it.
Sep 28, Richard rated it it was ok. Important book, but he comes to questionable conclusions. Peter Sannizzaro rated it liked it Sep 05, Steven Macneil rated it it was amazing Feb 21, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ».
Readers also enjoyed. Social Science. About Morris P. Morris P. Books by Morris P. Software Images icon An illustration of two photographs. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Culture war? EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Includes bibliographical references and index Culture war? The red and the blue states -- A nation? Beyond the red and the blue states -- A closer look at abortion -- A closer look at homosexuality -- Have electoral cleavages shifted?
Fiorina's Culture War? His use of figures and statistics visually engages readers and dispels common misconceptions about politics. This text examines controversial topics such as abortion and homosexuality and finds that even on these issues 'culture war' is a myth.
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