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  How Polarization Begets...

  Thomas L. Brunell, Bernard...

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  Extreme polarization in American politics is perhaps the most confounding political phenomenon of our time. This book binds together polarization in Congress and polarization in the electorate within an ever-expanding feedback loop. This loop is powered by the discipline exerted by the respective political parties on their Congressional members and district candidates and endorsed by the voters in each Congressional district who must choose between the alternatives offered. Tight national party discipline produces party delegations in Congress that are widely separated from one another but each ideologically narrowly distributed. 
   
   
   
  As district constituencies become more polarized and are egged on by activists, parties are further motivated to appeal to their respective bases rather than to voters in the ideological center. America has indeed acquired parties with clear platforms—once thought to be a desirable goal—but these parties are now feuding camps. What resolution might there be? Just as the progressive movement slowly replaced the Gilded Age, might a new reform effort replace the current squabble? Or could an asymmetry develop in the partisan constraints that would lead to ascendancy of the center, or might a new and over-riding issue generate a cross-cutting dimension, opening the door to a new politics? Only the future will tell.

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  Dumb America - How...

  H. F. Partlow

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In this profound exploration, the resilience of the American spirit is tested against the rising tide of misinformation and division. The narrative dissects the nation's socio-political fabric, frayed by falsehoods and ideological battles. It serves as both a cautionary tale of democracy imperiled and an impassioned plea for enlightenment. With razor-sharp insight, it calls for the rekindling of informed citizenship, urging a collective awakening to navigate the labyrinth of modern politics and to reignite the quest for truth in a world mired in digital noise.

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  In the Belly of the Whale -...

  Ruth Margalit

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  For more than a decade, Ruth Margalit has been chronicling life in contemporary Israel for The New Yorker and the New York Times Magazine as the country has embraced right-wing extremism under Benjamin Netanyahu.
  Here she collects ten of her profiles of wide-ranging figures from across society, returning to consider and update them as a writer and mother living in Tel Aviv at a time of war.
  Richly reported and animated by a novelist's eye for detail and drama, Margalit's writing is distinguished by its political acuity and narrative sweep. Kaleidoscopic in scope and poignant in its portrait of a country in turmoil, In the Belly of the Whale traces an unforgettable journey through present-day Israel.

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  Underground Empire - How America...

  Henry Farrell, Abraham Newman

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  A deeply researched investigation that reveals how the United States is like a spider at the heart of an international web of surveillance and control, which it weaves in the form of globe-spanning networks such as fiber optic cables and obscure payment systemsAmerica’s security state first started to weaponize these channels after 9/11, when they seemed like necessities to combat terrorism—but now they’re a matter of course. Multinational companies like AT&T and Citicorp build hubs, which they use to make money, but which the government can also deploy as choke points. Today’s headlines about trade wars, sanctions, and technology disputes are merely tremors hinting at far greater seismic shifts beneath the surface.Slowly but surely, Washington has turned the most vital pathways of the world economy into tools of domination over foreign businesses and countries, whether they are rivals or allies, allowing the U.S. to maintain global supremacy. In the process, we have sleepwalked into a new struggle for empire. Using true stories, field-defining findings, and original reporting, Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman show how the most ordinary aspects of the post–Cold War economy have become realms of subterfuge and coercion, and what we must do to ensure that this new arms race doesn’t spiral out of control.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

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  No One Knows Their Destiny - The...

  Tonia Eckfeld

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  A moving portrait of two Dunera Boys, from Kristallnacht in Vienna to VE Day in Melbourne, that complicates the traditional story of the Dunera. 
  Popular culture has mythologised the Dunera Boys – but who were the real men who sailed on the infamous ship, and how did the voyage transform their lives? 
  Art historian Tonia Eckfeld draws on a deeply personal history to tell the story of her father and her uncle, Jewish refugees whose lives were shaped indelibly by their wartime experiences and internment – each to very different outcomes. 
  In 1939, Reinhold and Waldemar Eckfeld fled Hitler’s Austria to Churchill’s United Kingdom. There they were unjustly arrested and transported on the Dunera to Tatura prison camp, where it took many months to gain their freedom. Their experiences of internment were often harrowing, riven with violence, deprivation and frustration. Waldemar, who was beaten by British guards aboard the Dunera, found himself entangled in court martial proceedings – the records of which were reportedly destroyed by the British government to hush up a human-rights scandal. Reinhold, classified as an ‘enemy alien’, joined the Australian Army after release and served the country that would not legally recognise him for so long. 
  Drawing on a trove of historical artefacts – including previously unseen artworks, photographs and official documents – Tonia Eckfeld takes the reader inside these events as they unfold. Gripping and illuminating, this book asks us to reconsider the conventional narrative of the Dunera Boys, unearthing new perspectives on the impact of war, trauma and legacy on family relationships.

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  US Citizenship Test AudioLearn -...

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  Boost Your U.S. Citizenship Test Prep with Our Audio Course! 
  Embarking on the journey to U.S. citizenship? Ensure your success with our comprehensive audio course, designed to prepare you for the naturalization interview. Tailored to demystify the process, our course is delivered in an engaging conversational tone, simulating the actual interview to make you comfortable and confident. 
  Why Choose Our Course?Conversational Lectures: Experience the feel of the interview through professionally narrated lectures that make learning engaging.Structured Learning: Information is neatly organized into digestible chapters, covering everything from U.S. history and government to geography.Real Test Questions: Study with the actual questions from the citizenship test, ensuring you focus on what's important.Language Skills: Improve your English with practice sentences directly from the USCIS vocabulary lists, integrating civics knowledge to enhance learning.Quizzes for Self-Assessment: Track your progress and ensure you've mastered the material with quizzes at the end of each section.Comprehensive Study Guide: A 25-page guide summarizes key information, provides English practice, and includes a 100-question final exam to test your readiness. 
  From the intricacies of the Federal Government to U.S. history and beyond, our course covers all necessary topics. Reinforce your civics knowledge while honing your English skills, making sure you're fully prepared for every part of the test. 
  Don't let a lack of preparation stand in the way of your citizenship. With our audio course, walk into your naturalization interview with confidence, ready to pass with flying colors. Make this crucial step towards achieving your American dream a successful one!

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