About the book
North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the urban-rural divide—these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. For that reason, North Carolina politics and government are increasingly of interest not just to North Carolina citizens but to journalists, political observers, and people across the country. Political scientist Christopher A. Cooper, to whom the national media go when they need a quote about North Carolina politics, offers a primer made for all people, no matter their political leanings.
Readers will be introduced to everything that has made North Carolina the most purple of purple states—from the state constitution and the influence of think tanks to the growing racial diversity of the state and the limitations on the governor’s power. By explaining how we came to be in the political situation we are in, Cooper shows us where we might go next. And, as many have said, “As North Carolina goes, so goes the nation.”
Editions of Anatomy of a Purple State
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469681702
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469681719
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469681726
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469681740
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469681757
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469681733
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North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the urban-rural divide—these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. For that reason, North Carolina politics and government are increasingly of interest not just to North Carolina citizens but to journalists, political observers, and people across the country. Political scientist Christopher A. Cooper, to whom the national media go when they need a quote about North Carolina politics, offers a primer made for all people, no matter their political leanings.
Readers will be introduced to everything that has made North Carolina the most purple of purple states—from the state constitution and the influence of think tanks to the growing racial diversity of the state and the limitations on the governor’s power. By explaining how we came to be in the political situation we are in, Cooper shows us where we might go next. And, as many have said, “As North Carolina goes, so goes the nation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anatomy of a Purple State about?
North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the urban-rural divide—these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. For that reason, North Carolina politics and government are increasingly of interest not just to North Carolina citizens but to journalists, political observers, and people across the country. Political scientist Christopher A. Cooper, to whom the national media go when they need a quote about North Carolina politics, offers a primer made for all people, no matter their political leanings.
Readers will be introduced to everything that has made North Carolina the most purple of purple states—from the state constitution and the influence of think tanks to the growing racial diversity of the state and the limitations on the governor’s power. By explaining how we came to be in the political situation we are in, Cooper shows us where we might go next. And, as many have said, “As North Carolina goes, so goes the nation.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Anatomy of a Purple State?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Regional, state and other local government
Where can I read a sample of Anatomy of a Purple State?
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How long is Anatomy of a Purple State and how many pages does it have?
Anatomy of a Purple State has 216 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Anatomy of a Purple State?
Christopher A. Cooper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Anatomy of a Purple State is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469681702) and paperback(ISBN 9781469681719) and ebook(ISBN 9781469681726) and ebook(ISBN 9781469681740) and ebook(ISBN 9781469681757) and pdf(ISBN 9781469681733)
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