Although it is tempting to think that one's political convictions reflect independent and
unbiased thinking, research increasingly suggests that ideologies reflect motivational …

We review recent empirical evidence that shows political campaigns are more potent than
widely believed, focusing on the conceptual and methodological advances that have …

Affective polarization captures the extent to which citizens feel sympathy towards partisan in-
groups and antagonism towards partisan out-groups. This is comparatively easy to assess in …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

White Backlash provides an authoritative assessment of how immigration is reshaping the
politics of the nation. Using an array of data and analysis, Marisa Abrajano and Zoltan …

The number of independent voters in America increases each year, yet they remain
misunderstood by both media and academics. Media describe independents as pivotal for …

Now, more than ever, people drive the democratic process. What people think of their
government and its leaders, how (or whether) they vote, and what they do or say about a …

An experiment entails randomly assigning participants to various conditions or
manipulations. Given common consent requirements, this means experimenters need to …

We use longitudinal data incorporating three generations of Americans to reevaluate the
character and consequences of political socialization within the family. Findings about …

The second edition of this popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to the main
research methods employed in the study of politics and assessment of their strengths and …