Whiplash: From the Battle for Obamacare to the War on Science
by James A. Morone, David Blumenthal
Whiplash traces the dramatic shift from the contentious battle to enact Obamacare to the intensifying war on science in U.S. politics. James A. Morone and David Blumenthal analyze the partisan conflicts, policy hurdles, and the critical role of scientific evidence in health and governance debates, revealing the high stakes of these ideological clashes.
About This Book
Whiplash examines the turbulent journey from the fierce legislative fight for Obamacare to the broader assaults on scientific evidence in policy-making. Authors James A. Morone and David Blumenthal provide a detailed account of these pivotal struggles.
The narrative highlights the partisan divides that defined the Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation. It also addresses how skepticism toward science has influenced public health decisions and regulatory frameworks.
Through this lens, the book underscores the challenges of balancing political ideology with empirical facts in a divided nation. It offers insights into the ongoing tensions between governance and evidence-based approaches.
Readers gain an understanding of how these battles reflect deeper issues in American democracy and policy evolution.
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