{"product_id":"why-irrational-politics-appeals-understanding-the-allure-of-trump","title":"Why Irrational Politics Appeals: Understanding the Allure of Trump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 election has inspired millions of U.S. citizens-and struck panic in the hearts of millions more. This book explains the allure of Trump  examines how Trumps success ties into the hopes and fears of many Americans  and calls into question the limitations of our democratic system.  Across the United States and around the world  people are struggling to understand why so many turned to Donald Trump-an individual described as rude and insensitive at best  and as racist  hateful  and ignorant at worst-as their champion. Trumps nomination as the Republican presidential candidate  and his subsequent election to president of the United States  upended many long-held assumptions and beliefs about politics  such as the inevitable power of superfunding election syndicates and the need for presidential candidates to have governance experience and broad knowledge of domestic and foreign affairs.  Why Irrational Politics Appeals: Understanding the Allure of Trump takes a serious  scientific look at Trump and his politics against the backdrop of modern American society. It brings together experts from a variety of psychological and political science fields to answer the mystifying question of why people by the millions would follow a leader who to so many others seems unqualified  undiplomatic  and in opposition to previously established standards for a national leader.  Readers will gain an understanding of how little a role rationality plays in political choices  particularly-but not always-among citizens of certain socioeconomic backgrounds; and why Trumps apparently divisive attitudes and prejudices  his lack of \"political correctness \" and his hubris appeal to so many voters. The book also raises questions about our democratic processes  and our need for more thoughtful political cultures to ensure that citizens are adequately prepared to make important leadership decisions that will affect the future of our nations economy  social norms  and global safety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986521845813,"sku":"ByrdShop_1440855145","price":70.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781440855146.jpg?v=1770908448","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/why-irrational-politics-appeals-understanding-the-allure-of-trump","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}