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Beyond Contempt

How 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. … 242 View
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Introduction

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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 … 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 1

Contempt and Its Discontents

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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 … 30 $3.00 Add
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Class-Based Contempt – Red With Shame

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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 … 30 $3.00 Add
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Chapter 3

Why Not Everyone Is a Liberal

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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. 28 $2.80 Add
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Curiosity – The Antidote to Contempt

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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 … 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter 5

Speaking Your Peace

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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. 28 $2.80 Add
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Putting It All Together

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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. 16 $1.60 Add
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Conclusion

To Bridge or to Break

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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. 12 $1.20 Add
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Appendices

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Appendices include the makeup of the Royal Newfoundland Companies (1845), a list of commanding officers, and plans of select fortifications. 8 $0.80 Add