Discover the compelling insights in *Why Some Politicians Are More Dangerous Than Others*, a groundbreaking exploration by James Gilligan that unveils the shocking correlation between political leadership and societal violence. This thought-provoking book delves deep into the consequences of political decisions in ostensibly democratic nations, revealing how America's conservative politics have historically led to alarming increases in violent deaths, including suicide and homicide. Gilligan’s meticulous research identifies a pattern: during Republican administrations, economic distress and social inequality explode, resulting in tragic outcomes for the most vulnerable populations. Conversely, when Democrats regain power, a significant reduction in lethal violence occurs as economic stability is restored.

This 180-page account, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013, is essential reading for political enthusiasts, voters, and scholars interested in the complex relationship between governance and public health. With ISBN 9780745649825, this brand-new book is not just an academic analysis but a call to action to recognize the impact of political agendas on societal well-being.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649825
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


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Politicians and the political process, even in ostensibly democratic countries, can be deadly. James Gilligan has discovered a devastating truth that has been "hiding in plain sight" for the past century - namely, that when America's conservative party, the Republicans, have gained the presidency, the country has repeatedly suffered from epidemics of violent death. Rates of both suicide and homicide have sky-rocketed. The reasons are all too obvious: rates of every form of social and economic distress, inequality and loss - unemployment, recessions, poverty, bankruptcy, homelessness also ballooned to epidemic proportions. When that has happened, those in the population who were most vulnerable have "snapped", with tragic consequences for everyone.


These epidemics of lethal violence have then remained at epidemic levels until the more liberal party, the Democrats, regained the White House and dramatically reduced the amount of deadly violence by diminishing the magnitude of the economic distress that had been causing it.


This pattern has been documented since 1900, when the US government first began compiling vital statistics on a yearly basis, and yet it has not been noticed by anyone until now except with regard to suicide in the UK and Australia, where a similar pattern has been described. This book is a path-breaking account of a phenomenon that has implications for every country that presumes to call itself democratic, civilized and humane, and for all those citizens, voters and political thinkers who would like to help their country move in that direction.