American Public Opinion: Its Orgin, Contents, And Impact; Author: Erikson, Robert S.; Joint Author: Tedin, Kent L.; Paperback

Author: Erikson, Robert S.; Joint Author: Tedin, Kent L.
Edition #6; Paperback; References, Index
384 pages
Published: January 2001
Pearson Higher Education
ISBN: 0205296963
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Robert S. Erikson Kent L. Tedin American Public Opinion: Its Origin, Contents, and Impact, 6/e*\ Provides the most comprehensive and readable treatment of public opinion and politics available. The book explores public opinion's origins in political socialization; the impact of the media on public opinion; the relevance of public opinion to democratic values; political trust and social capital; and the role of public opinion for elections, political parties and interest groups. The Sixth Edition offers the most recent data and analysis of opinion on such contemporary issues as abortion, gun control, race relations, and health care. For those interested in political science.This edition includes an analysis of the history and science of public opinion polling, including sampling, question wording and response rate. It includes a list of public opinion websites, and examples from National Election Studies (1996) and other iterature are integrated throughout.