Get the Summary of Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman's White Rural Rage The Threat to American Democracy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy" by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman delves into the political and cultural transformation of rural America, particularly focusing on the shift of rural white Americans towards the Republican Party and the implications for democracy. The book examines the historical context of rural political power, the decline of industries like coal mining, and the cultural significance of coal in regions like Mingo County, West Virginia. It explores the disproportionate political influence of rural whites, their susceptibility to conservative media, and the rise of authoritarian and anti-immigrant sentiments...
