{"title":"Eric M. Patashnik","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric M. Patashnik\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the dynamics of political power and public policy. His works delve into how political actors mobilise or resist change, shedding light on the complexities of governance and reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, his writing combines rigorous analysis with accessible prose, appealing to readers interested in the mechanisms behind political movements and the shifting landscape of policy debates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"countermobilization-by-eric-m-patashnik-9780226829890","title":"Countermobilization","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential look at how and why backlash movements are inherent to US policymaking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most successful policies not only solve problems; they also build supportive coalitions. Yet, sometimes, policies trigger backlash and mobilise opposition. Although backlash is not a new phenomenon, today’s political landscape is distinguished by the frequency and pervasiveness of backlash in nearly every area of US policymaking, from abortion rights to the Affordable Care Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric M. Patashnik develops a policy-centred theory of backlash that illuminates how policies stimulate backlashes by imposing losses, overreaching, or challenging existing arrangements to which people are strongly attached. Drawing on case studies of issues from immigration and trade to healthcare and gun control, \u003ci\u003eCountermobilization\u003c\/i\u003e shows that backlash politics is fuelled by polarisation, cultural shifts, and negative feedback from the activist government itself. It also offers crucial insights to help identify and navigate backlash risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430335135980,"sku":"9780226829890","price":61.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226829890.jpg?v=1774559157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-m-patashnik.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}