Social Psychology of Political Polarization

This volume brings together a group of highly respected researchers to discuss psychological perspectives on political ideology, polarization, and how to bridge partisan divides both within and outside social psychology. The first theme explores current psychological models explaining political polarization with a particular emphasis on the moral roots of political ideology. The second considers potential means of reducing ideological conflict, while also addressing the possibility of ideological bias within psychology. It provide fresh perspectives on how to solve unproductive political discourse, widely considered to be one of the greatest ills in politics in the US and many other nations.