{"product_id":"the-anxious-state-stephen-neely-9781394365173","title":"The Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Neely,Kevin B. Smith,Savannah Havird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394365179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394365173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Stephen Neely","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874559209727,"sku":"9781394365173","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-anxious-state-stephen-neely-9781394365173","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}