{"product_id":"9781394382828","title":"From Fear to Resilience Managing Political Stress in a Polarized America","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFrom Fear to Resilience\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManaging Political Stress in a Polarized America\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJayme Renfro\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvidence-based strategies for sustaining civic engagement without political burnout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly three quarters of Americans identify politics as a major source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. \u003ci\u003eFrom Fear to Resilience: Managing Political Stress in a Polarized America\u003c\/i\u003e examines political anxiety as a civic problem, not merely a personal one. Drawing on political science, psychology, and stress research, Jayme Renfro provides a nonpartisan, research-driven framework for understanding and addressing the toll of polarization. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Fear to Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e blends empirical research with actionable guidance: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch-based tools for recognizing and managing the physiological and psychological effects of political stress on daily well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for maintaining sustained civic participation without experiencing burnout, anxiety, or deteriorating social relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity-building frameworks that foster collective resilience and support networks within politically divided environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of how political polarization affects physical health, mental health, and interpersonal connections, grounded in social science research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical mental wellness approaches that treat political engagement as beneficial while mitigating its negative consequences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for academics and practitioners in political science, psychology, and sociology, as well as politically engaged adults seeking research-based solutions, this book serves as both a course text for political behavior and civic engagement programs and a practical guide for nonprofit leaders, public servants, and anyone committed to healthy democratic participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAYME RENFRO\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa, specializing in public administration, civic engagement, and public leadership. Her peer-reviewed research on biology and politics and the physical manifestations of political stress has been published in academic journals, and she has served as a frequent commentator for news outlets on these topics. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eStrategic Planning for University Colleges and Departments\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCases and Topics in State and Local Politics.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394382828\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46599479525516,"sku":"9781394382828","price":40.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394382828_62952652-7cfd-4f93-9919-2683d0fffce4.jpg?v=1781091911","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394382828","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}