Backyard Politics: A Psychological Understanding of Today's Political and Social Divide, Edition 2

Craig Wiener

Dec 2024 · Top Reads Publishing, LLC

About this ebook

A fresh understanding of today' s political divide.

Dr. Craig Wiener, a clinical psychologist for over forty years, approaches the current political divide from a desire to understand the differences between opposing political ideologies, and to create space for multiple points of view in highly charged political discussions.

Utilizing an innovative way to conceptualize the two main viewpoints driving American politics, Dr. Wiener discusses how the people holding these perspectives may view, respond to, and interact with highly contentious political issues such as poverty, racism, the patriarchy, and family life. In assessing these issues, he proposes solutions for managing the interpersonal conflicts that occur within our tense political atmosphere.

Backyard Politics is a must-read analysis of today' s political landscape and a proposed way to overcome our intense differences.

Ratings and reviews

Backyard Politics is not a light read, but it’s a rewarding one. Wiener’s analytical style demands engagement, making it ideal for readers who enjoy political philosophy or are eager to understand the ideological divides shaping today’s world. While occasionally dense, his arguments are timely and relevant, offering a roadmap for navigating our polarized era. I’d recommend this book to thoughtful readers curious about the intersection of psychology, politics, and human behavior,

About the author

Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts with over forty years of private practice. He obtained his doctoral degree from Clark University in 1979. For over two decades, he was the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at a primary care community health center and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Backyard Politics is a culmination of his clinical experience, which helped him gain insight into how people resolve their difficulties.