Our Patchwork Nation : The Surprising Truth about the Real America

English

ISBN: 159240670X

EAN: 9781592406708

Category: Political Science / General/Social Science / Demography/Social Science / General/Political Science / Political Process / Elections/

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 08/02/2012

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: A provocative counterargument to the blue/red divide that illuminates our countrys multidimensional political spectrum. In a climate of culture wars and economic uncertainty, the media have often reduced America to a simplistic schism between red and blue states. In response to that oversimplification, journalist Dante Chinni teamed up with political geographer James Gimpel, using on-the-ground reporting and statistical analysis to get past generalizations and probe American communities in depth. Looking at the data, they recognized that the country breaks into twelve distinct types of communities, whose differences and specific concerns shed light on the subtle distinctions in how Americans vote, shop, and otherwise behave. Showcasing personal interviews, combined with facts and statistics, Our Patchwork Nationoffers a brilliant new way to examine the issues that matter most to our communities, and to our nation.

Our Patchwork Nation : The Surprising Truth about the Real America

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.73 inches

Width: 6.01 inches

Length: 9.01 inches

Weight: 11.53 oz

Pages: 336