Book · 1981 · History
American Politics
The Promise of Disharmony
Why people recommend it
American Politics by Samuel P. Huntington is a historical examination focusing on the recurring eras of reform and political dynamics within the United States. On The Ezra Klein Show podcast in the episode titled Is It Time to Break the Two-Party System? | The Ezra Klein Show, aired on May 19, 2026, Lee Drutman offered his thoughts on the title. Lee Drutman recommended Samuel P. Huntington's book as part of a curated list of suggestions for understanding the deeper historical patterns of American political life. The speaker emphasized that the text provides a valuable historical look at eras of reform, making it an essential read for anyone attempting to comprehend the broader structural tensions, recurring cycles of change, and ideological clashes that have continually shaped the trajectory of governance and political reform throughout the history of the United States.
Who recommended it
- Lee Drutman Recommended
Lee Drutman — 1 mention
“Uh, another book I'd recommend is Sam Huntington's American politics promise of disharmony, which is a a historical look at these eras of reform in American politics.”