A War for the Soul of America: A History of the Culture Wars

A War for the Soul of America traces the history of America's culture wars and their role in shaping the nation's divided politics through the end of the twentieth century. Originally published in 2015, Andrew Hartman's account was praised for its balanced examination of the subject. The original edition included Hartman's argument that the culture wars had concluded with a victory for the left. This fully updated edition extends the analysis into the Trump era. Hartman examines Trump's rise as driven by a revival of culture war rhetoric, while arguing that his political success represents the final phase of culture war politics. The updated material explores the reactions Trump's presidency has generated and what they may indicate about the shape of American politics going forward.