New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2023. This pathbreaking book pinpoints forces behind the rise of the "rural voter" - a new political identity that combines a deeply felt sense of place with an increasingly nationalized set of concerns. Combining a historical perspective with the largest-ever national survey of rural voters, Nicholas F. Jacobs and Daniel M. Shea uncover how this overwhelmingly crucial voting bloc emerged and how it has roiled American politics.