Public Opinion : Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clawson, Rosalee A.

Contributor:

Oxley, Zoe M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy.

Public opinion.

Political socialization.

Mass media and public opinion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Other Title:

Public Opinion

Place of Publication:

Washington : SAGE Publications, 2012.

Summary:

In this revision to their lauded core text, Clawson and Oxley continue to link the enduring normative questions of democratic theory to existing empirical research on public opinion. Exploring the tension between ideals and their practice, each chapter focuses on exemplary studies so students gain a richer understanding of the research process and see methods applied in context.

Contents:

Public opinion in a democracy

Political socialization

Mass media

Attitude stability and attitude change

Ideological innocence and critiques

Pluralistic roots of public opinion: personality, self-interest, values, and history

Pluralistic roots of public opinion: the central role of groups

Knowledge, interest, and attention to politics

Support for civil liberties

Support for civil rights

Trust in government, support for institutions, and social capital

Impact of public opinion on policy.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-60871-796-8

OCLC:

958548358