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Questions of identity--who should be counted as a true member of a society and who deserves assistance from the government--have displaced other social and economic issues across nations in many countries. This study considers the role of identity theoretically and in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Israel, and Taiwan. Identity varies over time and over countries. Some such as Sweden have a more inclusive sense of identity--one does not need to be born in the country or have ancestry to be considered a true Swede. Other countries, such as Austria, France, Hungary, Poland, Israel, and Taiwan, have a more exclusive notion of identity--where one was born and a common heritage (race, religion, ethnicity) are seen as essential for seeing others as true members of society. Outsid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no doubt this is a hugely important book. In the current era, there is an urgent need to understand better why a feeling of national identity seems such a powerful attitude. This volume brings everything together to arrive at this understanding. It offers the accumulation of a lifetime of profound scholarly work. The combination of historical evidence and a profound knowledge of data and statistical analysis is more than impressive. This book brings also a powerful moral message: it demonstrates how important education, and the universal access to education are. The evidence, assembled in this volume is just overwhelming and conclusive; and it sheds new light on current debates. Uslaner shows in this volume what political science can do, based on rigorous methods, and how this work can lead to a more just society. Maybe that is the most important contribution political science has to offer. * Marc Hooghe, University of Leuven (Belgium) *\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is an important book on an important topic. Employing data from ten widely different cultures, it nails down the significance of national identity throughout the globe. Besides political scientists, this book should also be of great interest to sociologists and social psychologists. * Thomas F. Pettigrew, University of California, Santa Cruz *\u003cbr\u003eIn National Identity and Partisan Polarization, Uslaner presents an array of empirical data showing how the partisan divisions in modern democracies have shifted from economic issues to questions of national identity, and how democracies differ in their willingness to treat diverse populations inclusively. This book is critical in understanding the nature of today's politics, from a top scholar in the field. * Francis Fukuyama, Stanford University *\u003cbr\u003eAt a time when nationalistic political parties are experiencing an upsurge in many countries, this is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the meanings and variations among national identities. I am especially impressed with the book's fair and balanced treatment as well as the extensive research that underlies this important comparative inquiry. * Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University *\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent book, providing a fascinating account of some of the most important questions of our time. Uslaner, a leading social capital theorist, scrutinizes the increasing political significance of national identity. * Nils Holtug, University of Copenhagen *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a singular study of inflamed politics. It is exceptional in scope, covering ten counties in all, drawing on a massive number of public opinion surveys and voting studies. 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If you've ever wondered why nations have different answers to the question 'who is a true member of our society?', then this book is a must-read. * Andrew Leigh, Parliament of Australia *\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to understand why politics has become increasingly and dangerously polarized, Ric Uslaner's new book provides important insights. As Uslaner explains, people with an \"exclusive\" national identity often perceive grave threats from \"outsiders,\" which has unleashed challenging political forces. Donald Trump is one manifestation of national identity politics, but there are many others around the world. Uslaner makes clear that national identity and perceived threats to it play a critical role in our current predicament. That not every country's politics has been as consumed by tribalism provides some hope for better management of these forces. * David Madland, Center for American Progress, and author of Re-Union *\u003cbr\u003eEric Uslaner did it again. One of the most prolific political scientists of our generation, has deciphered the link between national identity and political polarization in a wide-ranging study that includes ten different countries. Beyond being a gifted scholar, Uslaner has earned a reputation for his phenomenal writing ability, which he demonstrates in the book. Like its predecessors, this book will soon become one of the pillars of contemporary comparative political research. * Ami Pedahzur, The University of Texas at Austin *\u003cbr\u003eThis book creatively explores the sources of political polarization across ten countries and over various time periods. It is a fine example of scholarship that zeroes in on the effects of diversifying societies on political outcomes. Based on a wealth of data sources and via sophisticated data analysis this book reveals that the determinants of polarization are found in the type of national identity electorates possess, rather than in the countries' institutional variation as oftentimes claimed. Guided by the idea as to who counts as a 'true member of society,' the book powerfully demonstrates the importance of being moored to a sense of belonging, community, and identity in shaping people's political choices. * Markus M. L. Crepaz, University of Georgia *\u003cbr\u003eAt a time when researchers talk about a dispersed identity when borders are disappearing, and citizens try to belong to many, often difficult to define, places, Eric M. Uslaner's book National Identity and Partisan Polarization is indispensable reading. It shows the processes of redefining national identities and using political identities in political communication. 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He rigorously scrutinizes his theory using a range of original experimental and observational approaches, which are ultimately compelling. In turn, Everyday Identity and Electoral Politics simultaneously contributes to scholarly literatures on comparative ethnic politics and to our understanding of racial politics in the important South African case. * Evan Lieberman, Total Professor of Political Science and Contemporary Africa, Massachusetts Institute of Technology *\u003cbr\u003eHarris deftly moves us beyond binaries of 'co-ethnic' and 'non-coethnic', developing a nuanced concept of ethnic distance, to understand political behavior in diverse societies. 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In giving a comprehensive and practical account of Britain’s unique balance of soft power assets, they have explained how and why the UK enjoys an outsized level of global influence, consistently managing to ‘punch above its weight’ on the world stage. Maintaining a practical focus, they have delivered a must-read for the British diplomats and policy makers charged with navigating the current geopolitical context, which is beset by uncertainty. Their book demonstrates the importance of putting soft power at the heart of British foreign policy strategy and offers guidance on how to do so. * Jonathan McClory, Partner at Sanctuary Counsel and creator of the Soft Power 30 *\u003cbr\u003eMichael Clarke and Helen Ramscar dissect the complexities of soft power with their customary clarity and insight. They makes the vital point that power is not a commodity it is a relationship and that, in today’s world, mere connection is not enough. 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Schlesinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments List of Tables, Figures, and Boxes Chapter 1. Losing and Winning: The Craft and Science of Political Campaigns    A Tale of Two Managers    Learning and Experimenting    Why Campaign Managers Do It    What Campaigns Do    The Roles and Goals of a Campaign Manager Chapter 2. Political Math    The Fundamentals    The Role of Fundamentals: From Demographics to Party ID    Share and Performance    Blue Wall Math    Summary Chapter 3. Political Historian and Data Scientist: Charting a Path to Victory through Information and Analysis The Secret Ballot Problem    Focus Groups, Polls, and Other Forms of Information Gathering    Who Do We Need?    How Do We Reach Them?    What Do We Tell Them?    How Are We Doing?    What Are Our Opponents and Allies Doing?    Summary Chapter 4. Entrepreneur and Chief Financial Officer: Launching and Sustaining the Campaign    Spending and Margins    The Money Advantage    How Money Matters (Decisions)    “The Nightmare of All Campaigns” (Fundraising)    Summary Chapter 5. Team Builder: Embracing the Personal Side of Politics    Team Building in Trump’s Organization    Jen Pihlaja    Team Builder: “A Big Cheerleader” Chapter 6. Ideologist and Policy Wonk: Standing for Something    “An Altitude of 30,000 Feet”    Clinton as Policy Wonk    Campaign Manager as Policy Wonk    The Frustrated Policy Wonk    Summary Chapter 7. Marketing Maven: Reaching the Campaign’s Target Voter Audiences    “What Are They Doing?”  Competitive Media Tracking in the 2016 Presidential Race    What Are Gross Rating Points? Learning the Basic Math of Media    “How many GRP’s do we have?”    \"How Many Gross Rating Points Do I Need?”    The Business of Political TV Advertising    Today’s Media Mix: More than TV Chapter 8. Producer and Stage Manager: Creating and Presenting the Campaign’s Messages    Producing a 4 a.m. Media Event    The Making of the “Guru Spot”    What Do We Tell Voters?    How the Message Matters    Why Campaigns “Go Negative”    “A Hugging Contest?”: Why Negative Ads Affect Election Margins    Going Negative in a Primary    Responding to Negative Attacks    Summary Chapter 9. Spinmeister: Navigating the News Landscape    Spinmeister Turned Reporter: A Case Study    Cautious Clinton versus Risk-taking Trump    A Failure of Crisis Management: “Let Herman be Herman”    Inoculation: Preparing for Bad News    How Do We Reach Them?  What Do We Tell Them?    “Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy”    Earned Media    Digital and Social Media    The Changing News Landscape    Making News with Both New Media and Old Media Chapter 10. Field General: Waging the War on the Ground    How Do We Reach Them?    The Two-Step Process: Deciding to Vote and Voting for or against a Candidate    “Old-Fashioned Grunt Work”    Summary Chapter 11. Strategy Enforcer and Team Builder: Keeping a Day-to-Day Focus on the Long-Term Path to Victory    James Carville: Losing Before Winning    Clinton-Gore 1992: “The Best Campaign Ever”    Keeping the Campaign Team on Strategy    Inheriting a Team: Executing a Strategy    Strategy Enforcer in the Age of Super Political Action Committees    How Are We Doing? Chapter 12. Candidate Caretaker and Confidant: Handling Details and Building Trust    Becoming Indispensable    The Buffer and the Concierge    Building Trust: “Jimmy, Here’s What We Need to Do”    Building the Relationship    Honesty    Managing the Candidate’s Family    Losing and Winning: When the Campaign Ends Appendixes: Teaching and Research Resources Appendix A. Campaign Manager Survey Questionnaire Library Appendix B. Interview with Doug Bailey Appendix C. Manager Profile—Katie Merrill: Managing in the California Big Leagues Appendix D. Manager Profile—Reed Galen: Just Say No Appendix E. 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For once, the authors enable us to hear the voices of human beings—not data points, utility functions, ideological categories, or labels. This work challenges us to focus on what a real constituency is—not a 'base' to be managed, but people who learn to stand together, work together, decide together, and act together. -- Marshall Ganz, Harvard Kennedy School\u003cbr\u003eRead this book to better understand the roots of today’s political polarization. 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His well-conceived model for how domestic political considerations affect decision-making is grounded on finely crafted and well-researched case studies of the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.  An important contribution to a crucial dimension of American foreign-policy making. -- William B. Quandt,  author of \u003ci\u003eCamp David: Peacemaking and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar on the Ballot\u003c\/i\u003e is a richly detailed account of how electoral constraints affect presidential decision-making in war. In this important study of domestic politics and war, Payne shows how the shadow of an upcoming election can shape presidents’ choices—often with results that do not serve the voters well. -- Elizabeth N. Saunders, author of \u003ci\u003eLeaders at War: How Presidents Shape Military Interventions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePayne effectively demonstrates that domestic electoral politics does indeed affect presidential decisions, often decisively. He presents the argument in such a systematic and persuasive way that it will be very difficult to read his book and still see the recent American wars in the same light. -- Thomas A. Schwartz, author of \u003ci\u003eHenry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Payne’s\u003ci\u003e War on the Ballot\u003c\/i\u003e is replete with compelling evidence that attests to the influence of the electoral cycle on the military strategy of United States presidents. -- Jonny Hall, London School of Economics and Political Science * International Affairs *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. Presidents, Politics, and War\u003cbr\u003e2. Korea: Truman, Eisenhower, and America’s First Limited War\u003cbr\u003e3. Vietnam: Lyndon Johnson and the “Americanization” of the War\u003cbr\u003e4. 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