Description
Book Synopsis This practical, politically neutral book offers concrete skills for holding meaningful conversations that cut across today's intense political divide.
Trade ReviewIt is important to have realistic expectations for those who hold radically different views... discusses strategies for connecting across the political divide. * The New York Times *
Practical advice for talking to, and understanding, those whose campaign yard signs make you wince. * Publishers Weekly *
Israel, a psychology professor at University of California-Santa Barbara, debuts with a practical, nonpartisan guide to holding productive conversations about hot-button political issues… a lucid and concise guide to avoiding the pitfalls of partisanship. * Publishers Weekly Review *
A practical, politically neutral how-to for developing and using skills that are building blocks of constructive conversation… * The Orange County Register *
Featured in
Santa Barbara News-Press, "Crossing the political divide" * Santa Barbara News-Press *
Featured on TED Ideas—“How to listen—really listen—to someone you don’t agree with” * TED Ideas *
Table of ContentsActivities You Can Do on Your Own
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The State of Our Union
Moving Beyond Our Bubbles
My Experience With Dialogue
Meet Kevin and Celine
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1. Getting Started: The Basics of Meaningful Dialogue
Chapter 2. Preparation for Dialogue
Chapter 3. Why Listen?
Chapter 4. Managing Emotions
Chapter 5. Cultivating Understanding
Chapter 6. Talking Skills
Chapter 7. Dialogue Skills in Context
Additional Resources
Communication Guidelines
Activities to Try With a Partner
Index
About the Author
