- 376 pages
- English
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About this book
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.
New to the 11th Edition
- Updates all data through the 2020 elections and includes early polling through 2022.
- Pays increased attention to polarization.
- Expands focus on support for democratic values in the Trump and post-Trump era.
- Covers new voting patterns related to race, ethnicity, and gender.
- Expands coverage of political misinformation, media bias, and negativity, especially in social media.
- Defends political polling even in the wake of 2020 failings.
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Yes, you can access American Public Opinion by Robert S. Erikson,Kent L. Tedin in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Politics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Endorsement Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Preface
- 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 Questions
- References
- Index