The political brain : the role of emotion in deciding the fate of the nation / Drew Westen.

Author/creator Westen, Drew, 1959-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : PublicAffairs, ©2007.
Descriptionxv, 457 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Presidents--United States. --Election. --Psychological aspects.
Political campaigns--United States. --Psychological aspects.
Voting--United States. --Psychological aspects.
Political parties--United States. --Platforms.
Political psychology.
Emotions--Political aspects.
United States--Politics and government. --1989-.
United States--Politics and government. --1945-1989.

Contents Introduction -- Winning states of mind -- Rational minds, irrational campaigns -- The evolution of the passionate brain -- The emotions behind the curtain -- Special interests in mind -- Trickle-up politics -- Writing an emotional constitution -- Aborting ambivalence -- Gunning for common ground -- Racial consciousness and unconsciousness -- Death and taxes -- Hope, inspiration, and political intelligence -- Positively negative -- Terror networks -- Civil and uncivil unions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 423-426) and index.
LCCN 2007011503
ISBN9781586484255
ISBN1586484257

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JK528 .W47 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold