The political parties in Congress are as polarized as they have been in 100 years. This book examines more than 30 years of congressional history to understand

How popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics In recent decades, dem

The book argues that ideological moderates have opted out of congressional politics because of the hyperpartisanship that pervades Congress today.

An illuminating perspective on the polarizing effects of campaign finance reform

Political polarization dominates discussions of contemporary American politics. Despite widespread agreement that the dysfunction in the political system can be