Political Tribes

Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations

Political Tribes examines how group identity and tribal loyalty shape politics in the United States and abroad. Amy Chua argues that America's foreign-policy failures and domestic political divisions are partly rooted in a reluctance to recognize the power of ethnic, religious, and cultural group identities. Drawing on historical and international examples, she contends that a durable national identity must acknowledge group differences while addressing inequality and division. The book combines political analysis with arguments about immigration, nationalism, and social cohesion.

by Amy Chua

Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC · First published 2018 · 293 pages