The current political climate in the U.S. is a hot topic, and this entry in the Living in America series (8 titles) offers a deeper look into the history of political division, from the nation’s founding to our current moment. Eye-catching images accompany the dense but strongly written text to explain how decisions of the past have impacted our contemporary issues and the ways political parties have grown and shifted over the centuries. A breakdown of current political divides examines some of the primary differences between parties, as well as some of the elements exacerbating that divide and potential actions to diminish it. A time line, an extensive glossary of terms, and source notes round out this thoughtful, informative, and evenhanded book that will be particularly useful in an election year.