American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact

ISBN-13: 9781138490703 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 378 str.

Robert S. Erikson; Kent L. Tedin

Opis

Providing an in-depth analysis of public opinion, including its origins in political socialization, its role in the electoral process, and the impact of the media, American Public Opinion goes beyond a simple presentation of data to include a critical analysis of the role of public opinion in American democracy.

Spis treści

1. Public Opinion in Democratic Societies  2. Polling: The Scientific Assessment of Public Opinion  3. Microlevel Opinion: The Psychology of Opinion-Holding  4. Macrolevel Opinion: The Flow of Political Sentiment  5. Political Socialization and Political Learning  6. Public Opinion and Democratic Stability  7. Group Differences in Political Opinions  8. The News Media and Political Opinions  9. Elections as Instruments of Popular Control  10. The Public and Its Elected Leaders  11. Public Opinion and the Performance of Democracy.  Appendix: The American National Election Study and the General Social Survey