The three languages of politics talking across the political divides (2019) (PDF) (Print)

When it was first released in 2013, Arnold Kling's The Three Languages of Politics was a prescient exploration of political communication, detailing the Òthree tribal coalitionsÓ that make up America's political landscape. Progressives, conservatives, and libertarians, he argued, are Òlike tribes speaking different languages. As a result, political discussions do not lead to agreement. Instead, most political commentary serves to increase polarization.Ó