Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice 3rd Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781506323312
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506323312
• Author: Rosalee A. Clawson, Zoe M. Oxley

In this revision of their lauded Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice, Rosalee A. Clawson and Zoe M. Oxley continue to link the enduring normative questions of democratic theory to the best empirical research on public opinion. Exploring the tension between ideals and their practice, each chapter focuses on exemplary studies so that students gain a richer understanding of key findings and the research process as well as see methods applied in context

Table contents:

Chapter 1 Public Opinion in a Democracy

Chapter 2 Political Socialization

Chapter 3 Mass Media

Chapter 4 Attitude Stability and Attitude Change

Chapter 5 Ideology, Partisanship, and Polarization

Chapter 6 Roots of Public Opinion: Personality, Self-Interest, Values, and History

Chapter 7 Roots of Public Opinion: The Central Role of Groups

Chapter 8 Knowledge, Interest, and Attention to Politics

Chapter 9 Support for Civil Liberties

Chapter 10 Support for Civil Rights

Chapter 11 Trust in Government, Support for Institutions, and Social Capital

Chapter 12 Impact of Public Opinion on Policy

Chapter 13 Conclusion

Title tag:

Exploring the Interplay of Public Opinion in Upholding Democratic Ideals and Practices
Public Opinion as a Pillar of Democracy: Balancing Ideals and Practice
Navigating Democratic Ideals Through the Voice of the People: The Role of Public Opinion in Democratic Practice