The three languages of politics: Talking across the political divides

Abstract

Now available in its 3rd edition, with new commentary on political psychology and communication in the Trump era, Kling’s book could not be any more timely, as Americans–whether as media pundits or conversing at a party–talk past one another with even greater volume, heat, and disinterest in contrary opinions.The Three Languages of Politics it is a book about how we communicate issues and our ideologies, and how language intended to persuade instead divides.