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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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![]() NEW! Beyond ContemptHow Liberals can Communicate Across the Great Divide |
Liberal and progressive frustration, grief, and alarm over Trump’s destructive political agenda and behavior have prompted mounting disdain for Trump supporters and other conservatives. … | Erica Etelson | 242 | 2020 | View |
From ![]() NEW! IntroductionFrom: Beyond Contempt |
In the Introduction, the author provides some personal background to her experiences with political discourse and sets the stage for engaging in productive conversation in the aftermath of the … | Erica Etelson | 16 | 2020 | $1.60 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 1Contempt and Its Discontents From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author discusses the concept of “contempt”, and how feeling contempt towards those with differing views is both a natural reflex and the greatest obstacle … | Erica Etelson | 30 | 2020 | $3.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 2Class-Based Contempt – Red With Shame From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author discusses how classism has become an integral component of modern partisan politics, with conservatives appealing to working class voters and painting liberals as … | Erica Etelson | 30 | 2020 | $3.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 3Why Not Everyone Is a Liberal From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author explores the factors that impact how people’s political identities are formed, in particular how conservative views are formed and strengthened. | Erica Etelson | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 4Curiosity – The Antidote to Contempt From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter, the author presents curiosity as the antithesis of contempt and suggests that if we engage those with differing views with a sense of curiosity and empathy we can start a … | Erica Etelson | 20 | 2020 | $2.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 5Speaking Your Peace From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter, the author provides methods for people to assert their political views effectively, and to realize that being peaceful doesn’t mean being passive. | Erica Etelson | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 6Putting It All Together From: Beyond Contempt |
This chapter provides an example of a conversation between two people with opposing political views who use the methods outlined in the book to have a constructive conversation. | Erica Etelson | 16 | 2020 | $1.60 Add |
From ![]() NEW! ConclusionTo Bridge or to Break From: Beyond Contempt |
The conclusion of the book attempts to answer the question of why we should bother engaging with people whose views we find abhorrent and unconscionable. | Erica Etelson | 12 | 2020 | $1.20 Add |
From ![]() AppendicesFrom: The Invisibles |
Appendices include the makeup of the Royal Newfoundland Companies (1845), a list of commanding officers, and plans of select fortifications. | James E. Candow | 8 | 2019 | $0.80 Add |