{"product_id":"the-politics-of-denial-9780262631846","title":"The Politics of Denial","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Politics of Denial\u003c\/strong\u003e by Milburn, Michael A.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780262631846.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnger and resentment appear to be playing an increasingly important role in politics, as evidenced by the vociferous opposition to welfare, abortion, and immigrants, and by the rise of the radical Religious Right. The Politics of Denial presents a compelling explanation of these phenomena, providing solid empirical evidence for the role of rigid, harsh childrearing practices in the creation of punitive, authoritarian adult political attitudes. The authors show how political processes in the United States are distorted by the unresolved negative emotions (such as fear, anger, and helplessness) that remain from punitive parenting, and by the politicians and conservative religious leaders who exploit those emotions. Among the many public figures discussed are Patrick Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, Ronald Reagan, and Billy Graham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212719415349,"sku":"ByrdShop_0262631849","price":92.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780262631846_a40fd40f-7594-49f0-bf76-92e63275486c.jpg?v=1779906484","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-politics-of-denial-9780262631846","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}