American Public Opinion: Its Origin, Contents, and Impact (7th Edition) - Softcover

Erikson, Robert S.; Tedin, Kent L.

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9780321107534: American Public Opinion: Its Origin, Contents, and Impact (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321107535 ISBN 13: 9780321107534

Publisher: Longman, 2004

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Critically analyzes the integral role public opinion plays in American democracy

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

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Updated in a new 8thedition, this book goes beyond a simple presentation of data to include a critical analysis of the role of public opinion in American democracy. It provides an in-depth analysis of public opinion, beginning with its origins in political socialization, the impact of the media, the extent and breadth of democratic values, to the role of public opinion in the electoral process. Using the most current survey data from the 2008 elections and the latest literature on the subject, Erikson and Tedin analyze public opinion and its role in the policy and politics of the United States.

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