Polarization and the Politics of Personal Responsibility

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Polarization and the Politics of Personal Responsibility is written by Mark D. Brewer and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0190463740 (ISBN 10) and 9780190463748 (ISBN 13).

It is now beyond question that contemporary American politics is highly contentious and divided. We argue that deep disagreement over the idea of personal responsibility lies at the heart of this polarization. Republicans believe that individuals succeed or fail based on their own talents and efforts, while Democrats see a society where many individuals lack opportunity and are adversely affected by forces they cannot control. This fundamental difference drives American political conflict.