Why read Left and Right?

Book cover of Left and Right: The Psychological Significance of a Political Distinction

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This book brings together for the first time an updated, revised collection of influential essays and articles that capture some of the most exciting scientific and scholarly contributions to the topic of political ideology. John Jost tackles fundamental questions about how psychology, neuroscience, and societal factors impact political attitudes and…

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Psychology

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Political

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Why read it?

1 author picked Left and Right as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ronnie Janoff-Bulman

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Social Psychologist John Jost is a giant in the field of political psychology. In this book the reader is treated to a collection of his superb essays on political ideology.

From neuroscience to psychology and sociology, Jost draws on research to present a complete picture of the nature, role, and implications of our political ideologies. Anyone interested in politics, and political psychology in particular, would benefit from the knowledge and insights Jost offers in this book.

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