The State of Disunion

“This important book spans American history, economics, and culture to explain why the nation splits into blue versus red states” (James A. Morone, Brown University). Why are some eras of American politics characterized by broad, bipartisan harmony and others by rancorous partisanship? In  The State of Disunion , Nicole Mellow argues that these oscillations are a product of how politicians respond to the demands of regional constituents. According to Mellow, regions remain a vital considera