PetersenEmotions and Backlash in US Society and Politics.docx June 20 2020.docx v.2.pdf
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Author(s)
Petersen, Roger
Date Issued
September 3, 2020
Journal
British Journal of Politics and International Relations
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Citation
Petersen, Roger. 2020. "Emotions and backlash in US society and politics." British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 22 (4).
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Author's final manuscript
Abstract
Alter and Zurn’s framework identifies ‘frequent companions’ to backlash politics including emotive elements. This article addresses those emotive elements. In particular, it defines and unpacks the complex emotion of indignation, an emotion that sets off a dynamic process leading to mutual contempt between political groups. The article shows how indignation and its dynamic processes have helped unleash backlash politics in the United States.
