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The Resource The politics of resentment : rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker, Katherine J. Cramer

The politics of resentment : rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker, Katherine J. Cramer

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  • "Since the election of Scott Walker, Wisconsin has been seen as ground zero for debates about the appropriate role of government in the wake of the Great Recession. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall that brought thousands of protesters to Capitol Square, he was subsequently reelected. How could this happen? How is it that the very people who stand to benefit from strong government services not only vote against the candidates who support those services but are vehemently against the very idea of big government?"--
  • "Since the election of Scott Walker, Wisconsin has been seen as ground zero for debates about the appropriate role of government in the wake of the Great Recession. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall that brought thousands of protesters to Capitol Square, he was subsequently reelected. How could this happen? How is it that the very people who stand to benefit from strong government services not only vote against the candidates who support those services but are vehemently against the very idea of big government? With The Politics of Resentment, Katherine J. Cramer uncovers an oft-overlooked piece of the puzzle: rural political consciousness and the resentment of the "liberal elite." Rural voters are distrustful that politicians will respect the distinct values of their communities and allocate a fair share of resources. What can look like disagreements about basic political principles are therefore actually rooted in something even more fundamental: who we are as people and how closely a candidate's social identity matches our own. Using Scott Walker and Wisconsin's prominent and protracted debate about the appropriate role of government, Cramer illuminates the contours of rural consciousness, showing how place-based identities profoundly influence how people understand politics, regardless of whether urban politicians and their supporters really do shortchange or look down on those living in the country. The Politics of Resentment shows that rural resentment--no less than partisanship, race, or class--plays a major role in dividing America against itself"--
Language
eng
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Extent
xii, 285 pages
Contents
  • Making sense of politics through resentment
  • A method of listening
  • The contours of rural consciousness
  • The context of rural consciousness
  • Attitudes toward public institutions and public employees
  • Support for small government
  • Reactions to the ruckus
  • We teach these things to each other
  • Appendices: County map of Wisconsin ; Descriptions of groups observed and municipalities in which they met ; Questions used during observation
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9780226349114
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The politics of resentment : rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker
Title
The politics of resentment
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rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker
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Katherine J. Cramer
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Rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker
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Language
eng
Summary
  • "Since the election of Scott Walker, Wisconsin has been seen as ground zero for debates about the appropriate role of government in the wake of the Great Recession. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall that brought thousands of protesters to Capitol Square, he was subsequently reelected. How could this happen? How is it that the very people who stand to benefit from strong government services not only vote against the candidates who support those services but are vehemently against the very idea of big government?"--
  • "Since the election of Scott Walker, Wisconsin has been seen as ground zero for debates about the appropriate role of government in the wake of the Great Recession. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall that brought thousands of protesters to Capitol Square, he was subsequently reelected. How could this happen? How is it that the very people who stand to benefit from strong government services not only vote against the candidates who support those services but are vehemently against the very idea of big government? With The Politics of Resentment, Katherine J. Cramer uncovers an oft-overlooked piece of the puzzle: rural political consciousness and the resentment of the "liberal elite." Rural voters are distrustful that politicians will respect the distinct values of their communities and allocate a fair share of resources. What can look like disagreements about basic political principles are therefore actually rooted in something even more fundamental: who we are as people and how closely a candidate's social identity matches our own. Using Scott Walker and Wisconsin's prominent and protracted debate about the appropriate role of government, Cramer illuminates the contours of rural consciousness, showing how place-based identities profoundly influence how people understand politics, regardless of whether urban politicians and their supporters really do shortchange or look down on those living in the country. The Politics of Resentment shows that rural resentment--no less than partisanship, race, or class--plays a major role in dividing America against itself"--
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Cramer, Katherine J.
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  • maps
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non fiction
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bibliography
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Chicago studies in American politics
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  • Walker, Scott
  • Rural-urban relations
  • Wisconsin
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The politics of resentment : rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker, Katherine J. Cramer
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-274) and index
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Contents
Making sense of politics through resentment -- A method of listening -- The contours of rural consciousness -- The context of rural consciousness -- Attitudes toward public institutions and public employees -- Support for small government -- Reactions to the ruckus -- We teach these things to each other -- Appendices: County map of Wisconsin ; Descriptions of groups observed and municipalities in which they met ; Questions used during observation
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ocn913647364
Dimensions
24 cm.
Extent
xii, 285 pages
Isbn
9780226349114
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unmediated
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rdamedia
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  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
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(OCoLC)913647364
Label
The politics of resentment : rural consciousness in Wisconsin and the rise of Scott Walker, Katherine J. Cramer
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-274) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Making sense of politics through resentment -- A method of listening -- The contours of rural consciousness -- The context of rural consciousness -- Attitudes toward public institutions and public employees -- Support for small government -- Reactions to the ruckus -- We teach these things to each other -- Appendices: County map of Wisconsin ; Descriptions of groups observed and municipalities in which they met ; Questions used during observation
Control code
ocn913647364
Dimensions
24 cm.
Extent
xii, 285 pages
Isbn
9780226349114
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
System control number
(OCoLC)913647364

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