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Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State

Why Americans Vote the Way They Do - Expanded Edition
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Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State analyses voting patterns in the United States, examining how income levels and cultural factors influence political leanings. The authors dispel common myths about red and blue states, providing insights into the complexities of American politics. With a data-driven approach, the book explores why wealthier citizens in different regions vote differently on political lines.
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about American voting patterns and the myths around demographic stereotypes in politics. This book provides an insightful analysis of the factors shaping electoral outcomes, debunking popular misconceptions with a mix of statistical evidence and engaging storytelling. It may appeal particularly to those interested in understanding the complexities of political behaviour across different states and income levels in the United States.

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On the night of the 2000 presidential election, Americans watched on television as polling results divided the nation's map into red and blue states. This title debunks these and other political myths. It includes easy-to-read graphics explaining the 2008 election. It is suitable for those seeking to make sense of fractured political landscape.

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On the night of the 2000 presidential election, Americans watched on television as polling results divided the nation's map into red and blue states. Since then, the colour divide has become symbolic of a culture war that thrives on stereotypes—pickup-driving red-state Republicans who vote based on God, guns, and gays; and elitist blue-state Democrats woefully out of touch with heartland values.

With wit and prodigious number crunching, Andrew Gelman debunks these and other political myths. This expanded edition includes new data and easy-to-read graphics explaining the 2008 election.

Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State is a must-read for anyone seeking to make sense of today's fractured political landscape.

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Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State refutes the common belief that poorer voters in red states primarily support Republicans against their economic interests. The authors demonstrate how the poor in both red and blue states tend to vote Democrat, while the wealthy generally favour Republicans. The book is praised for its Freakonomics-like analysis, detailed graphical presentations, and for clarifying the intricate dynamics between class, culture, and voting behaviour across the United States.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691143934

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 December 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: Expanded Edition

Illustration: 19 color illus. 99 line illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 276

About the Author

Andrew Gelman is professor of statistics and political science at Columbia University. His books include Teaching Statistics: A Bag of Tricks. He received the Presidents' Award in 2003, awarded each year to the best statistician under forty. David K. Park is a member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia. Boris Shor is associate professor of political science at the University of Houston. Jeronimo Cortina is associate professor of political science at the University of Houston.

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