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Political Brain by Drew Westen · Booklabria

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Political Brain

Politics and governmentPsychological aspects

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First published: 2007
Language: English
Editions: 6

Synopsis

A clinical psychologist and political strategist looks at how voters respond emotionally, not rationally, to presidential candidates and offers examples of politicians who create an emotional bond with voters that helps them ignore facts that contradict their preference.

Subjects: Politics and government
Psychological aspects
Emotions
Presidents
Political aspects
Political culture
Set in: United States
Time: 1945-1989; 1989-

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