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The Politics of Resentment
Katherine J. Cramer
其他書名
Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker
出版University of Chicago Press, 2016-03-23
主題Political Science / GeneralPolitical Science / Political Process / GeneralSocial Science / Sociology / RuralPolitical Science / Political Process / Political PartiesPolitical Science / Political Ideologies / Conservatism & LiberalismSocial Science / Regional StudiesSocial Science / Sociology / Social Theory
ISBN022634925X9780226349251
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Rg2ZCwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋“An important contribution to the literature on contemporary American politics. Both methodologically and substantively, it breaks new ground.” —Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

When Scott Walker was elected Governor of Wisconsin, the state became the focus of debate about the appropriate role of government. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall, he was subsequently reelected. But why were the very people who would benefit from strong government services so vehemently against the idea of big government?

With The Politics of Resentment, Katherine J. Cramer uncovers an oft-overlooked piece of the puzzle: rural political consciousness and the resentment of the “liberal elite.” Rural voters are distrustful that politicians will respect the distinct values of their communities and allocate a fair share of resources. What can look like disagreements about basic political principles are therefore actually rooted in something even more fundamental: who we are as people and how closely a candidate’s social identity matches our own.

Taking a deep dive into Wisconsin’s political climate, Cramer illuminates the contours of rural consciousness, showing how place-based identities profoundly influence how people understand politics. The Politics of Resentment shows that rural resentment—no less than partisanship, race, or class—plays a major role in dividing America against itself.