Feinstein's sweeping account of surges in presidential support following some-but not all-national crises seamlessly synthesizes structural, situational, and individual factors, placing the restoration of collective honor at the center of the explanation. This riveting study is an exemplar of multi-method comparative-historical inquiry and essential reading for anyone interested in US political culture and the transformative origins of the post-9/11 era.
Yuval Feinstein is Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology at the University of Haifa and a Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. His research examines the ways ethnic and national identities affect people's attitudes about peace and war, ethnic minorities and other policy issues in settled and during crisis.