{"title":"Michael Tesler","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Tesler explores the complexities of race and identity within modern political landscapes. His writing offers incisive analysis on how race shapes voter behaviour and influences policy debates, particularly in contemporary American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations of societal divisions and the evolving dynamics of race in politics, presented with clarity and a keen understanding of current affairs. Tesler's work is essential for those interested in the intersections of race, identity, and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"identity-crisis-by-john-sides-9780691174198","title":"Identity Crisis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping in-depth account of the 2016 presidential election that explains Donald Trump's historic victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentity Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e provides a gripping account of the campaign that appeared to break all the political rules—but in fact didn't. The book takes readers from the bruising primaries to an election night whose outcome defied the predictions of the pollsters and pundits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDonald Trump's election victory stunned the world. How did he pull it off? Was it his appeal to alienated voters in the battleground states? Was it Hillary Clinton and the scandals associated with her long career in politics? Were key factors already in place before the nominees were even chosen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book shows how fundamental characteristics of the nation and its politics—the state of the economy, the Obama presidency, and the demographics of the political parties—combined with the candidates' personalities and rhetoric to produce one of the most unexpected presidencies in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly on, these fundamental characteristics predicted an extremely close election. Even though Trump's many controversies helped Clinton maintain a comfortable lead for most of the campaign, the prediction of a close election became reality when Americans cast their votes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentity Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how Trump's victory was foreshadowed by changes in the Democratic and Republican coalitions that were driven by people's racial and ethnic identities. The campaign then reinforced and exacerbated those cleavages as it focused on issues related to race, immigration, and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was an epic battle not just for the White House but about what America is and should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849298497772,"sku":"9780691174198","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1729123482434.jpg?v=1759036699"},{"product_id":"post-racial-or-most-racial-by-michael-tesler-9780226353012","title":"Post-Racial or Most-Racial?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Barack Obama won the presidency, many posited that we were entering into a post-racial period in American politics. Regrettably, the reality hasn’t lived up to that expectation. Instead, Americans’ political beliefs have become significantly \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e polarized by racial considerations than they had been before Obama’s presidency—in spite of his administration’s considerable efforts to neutralize the political impact of race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Tesler shows how, in the years that followed the 2008 election—a presidential election more polarized by racial attitudes than any other in modern times—racial considerations have come increasingly to influence many aspects of political decision making. These range from people’s evaluations of prominent politicians and the parties to issues seemingly unrelated to race like assessments of public policy or objective economic conditions. Some people even displayed more positive feelings toward Obama’s dog, Bo, when they were told he belonged to Ted Kennedy. More broadly, Tesler argues that the rapidly intensifying influence of race in American politics is driving the polarizing partisan divide and the vitriolic atmosphere that has come to characterize American politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important books on American racial politics in recent years, \u003cem\u003ePost-Racial or Most-Racial?\u003c\/em\u003e is required reading for anyone wishing to understand what has happened in the United States during Obama’s presidency and how it might shape the country long after he leaves office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47588989665516,"sku":"9780226353012","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226353012-post-racial-or-most-racial.jpg?v=1777602902"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-tesler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}