{"product_id":"the-anxious-state-stress-polarization-and-elections-in-america-paperback-softback-9781394365173","title":"The Anxious State; Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394365173","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Anxious State\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStress, Polarization, and Elections in America\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen Neely (Author), Kevin B. Smith (Author), Savannah Havird (Author), Megan Corn (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394365173, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 13.7 x 1.3 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of how politics is undermining Americans’ mental health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America examines the increasing political stress and emotional polarization in the United States.\u003c\/i\u003e It examines the physiological toll of exposure to political conflict, the role of media and social media in heightening anxiety, and the strain on personal relationships caused by polarization. The authors argue that politics has moved from the periphery of American life into its most intimate spaces, creating a state of heightened vigilance and emotional exhaustion. \u003ci\u003eThe Anxious State\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the empirical health and stress impacts of politics in America today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReports original data from a year-long series of surveys examining political stress and polarization during the 2024 election\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers insights into the relationship between political stress and anxiety, generational cohort, and media consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent text for both academic and general audiences, fits with curricula on political science, political behavior, political psychology, and political communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Anxious State 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Stress 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Political Stress: A Primer for the Anxious Citizen 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Public Health Problem Hiding in Plain Sight 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Age, Gender, and Education: Understanding the Comorbidities of Political Stress 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 How “Breaking News” Is Breaking Us 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Political Stress and Social Relationships 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Polarization 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Understanding Affective Polarization 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Unwarranted Disdain 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Cross-pressures and (More) Comorbidities 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Does the Media Really Divide Us? 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Conclusion 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Big Picture 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Anxious Cycle 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Survey Respondents 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 193\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433824842008,"sku":"9781394365173","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394365173.jpg?v=1784854226","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-anxious-state-stress-polarization-and-elections-in-america-paperback-softback-9781394365173","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}