Book · 2019 · United states, social life and customs
Alienated America
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If you were to go into right-wing circles there's this great book by uh timothy carney called alienated america which looks into how many conservative white rural based americans voted for trump or why they voted for trump in the 2016 primary.
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Alienated America by Timothy P. Carney is a nonfiction sociological examination that investigates the decline of community institutions and explores the motivations behind the political behavior of conservative, white, working-class Americans, particularly regarding the 2016 primary elections. Chloé Valdary discussed this work on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast during the episode titled 220. Theory of Enchantment | Chloé Valdary, which was broadcast on January 24, 2022. During the discussion, Valdary pointed out that within certain right-wing circles, Carney's publication is widely recognized as a valuable and insightful read. She utilized the book to illustrate broader cultural and political themes, focusing specifically on how the author analyzes the reasons many rural-based Americans decided to cast their votes for Donald Trump. By bringing up the text, Valdary provided listeners with an analytical perspective on the social fragmentation and longing for community that influenced contemporary political landscapes. Her reference to the book underscored its relevance in understanding the complex intersection of geography, culture, and political allegiance in modern American society without endorsing every conclusion, instead using it to map out the ideological contours of populist movements.
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Chloe Valdary if you were to go into right-wing circles there's this great book by uh timothy carney called alienated ame… 1
“if you were to go into right-wing circles there's this great book by uh timothy carney called alienated america which looks into how many conservative white rural based americans voted for trump or why they voted for trump in the 2016 primary”
