Countermobilization: Policy Feedback and Backlash in a Polarized Age (Chicago Studies in American Politics)

The Countermobilization of Backlash Politics is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of policymaking in today's political landscape.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how policies can trigger backlashes, mobilizing opposition and threatening the success of even the most well-intentioned reforms.

By developing a policy-centered theory of backlash, Patashnik sheds light on the factors that contribute to backlash politics, including polarization, cultural shifts, and negative feedback from the activist government itself. Through case studies of various issues, such as immigration, trade, healthcare, and gun control, Patashnik demonstrates how backlash politics can be fueled by a range of factors, including the imposition of losses, overreaching, and challenges to existing arrangements that people are strongly attached to.

The book also offers valuable insights for identifying and navigating backlash risks, making it an essential resource for policymakers, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of policy-making. With its wide-ranging yet penetrating analysis, Countermobilization of Backlash Politics is a game-changer in the field of political science, offering a new perspective on how policies can contribute to backlash politics and how to mitigate these risks.

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