• Author: Ezra Klein
• ISBN: 9781476700397
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: January 28, 2020
• Format: Paperback, Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• Genre: Political Science, Sociology, Current Affairs
• Themes: Political Polarization, Identity Politics, American Politics

In "Why We're Polarized," Ezra Klein examines the psychological and sociological roots of political polarization in the United States. He argues that the increasing alignment of political and personal identities, driven by divisions in race, religion, and geography, transforms political disagreements into personal attacks, fueling animosity and hindering compromise. Drawing on social psychology, political science, and behavioral economics, Klein analyzes the roles of media and political institutions in exacerbating this problem. The book offers insights into the forces driving division in America and explores potential paths toward bridging the divide.