ARE YOU FED UP WITH OUR CURRENT STATE OF
TOXIC POLITICAL POLARIZATION?
The way out of our current culture of contempt can be hard to see unless you know where to look.
This book will show you. It offers insights from leading research on how deeply divided societies can and do change. It will suggest what you can do – the actions, skills and competencies that will help you navigate these times most effectively – as well as what to look for in groups and organizations in your community that are already at work making America more functional again.
THE WAY OUT:
HOW TO OVERCOME TOXIC POLARIZATION
A new book by Dr. Peter T. Coleman. Released June 2021 from Columbia University Press.
BASED ON THE EXPERTISE OF DR. PETER T. COLEMAN
This book is based on over 25 years of work as a research scientist at Columbia University focused on understanding intractable conflicts and intervening constructively.
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"A remarkable combination of scientific insight, practical guidance, and grounded hope.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN
"Essential reading for the divisive 2020s...this book really does show us 'The Way Out.'"
— Jonathan Haidt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind
"A treasure trove of insight and instruction, this is the best scientific and practical guide I have read about toxic polarization."
— John Paul Lederach, author of The Moral Imagination: The Art and Soul of Building Peace
“A tour-de-force...The Way Out is a road map to a more perfect union.”
—Shamil Idriss, Chief Executive Officer of Search for Common Ground
THE BLOG
Explore articles and blog posts written by Dr. Peter T. Coleman in a variety of publications in which he applies big ideas from his upcoming book to current events.
EXCERPT
In many ways we are more divided than we have ever been. Fortunately, research science has a lot of insights about why we’re here and what we can do about it.
ENGAGE
Practice applying the New Rules for The Way Out—explore activities, assessments, and real-world examples to help you apply the book to your life.