The Sometime Connection

Public Opinion and Social Policy

By Elaine B. Sharp | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

CHOICE2000 Outstanding Academic Title

The Sometime Connection introduces a variety of theoretical perspectives on the connection between public opinion and policy and applies them to six social policy topics: abortion, affirmative action, welfare, Social Security, corrections, and pornography. The book provides complete policy histories, information on trends in public opinion, and a diagnosis of the role that public opinion has played in the development of policy for each of the six topics discussed.

Editions of The Sometime Connection

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791442951
Paperback
ISBN 9780791442968
PDF
ISBN 9781438419695

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CHOICE2000 Outstanding Academic Title

The Sometime Connection introduces a variety of theoretical perspectives on the connection between public opinion and policy and applies them to six social policy topics: abortion, affirmative action, welfare, Social Security, corrections, and pornography. The book provides complete policy histories, information on trends in public opinion, and a diagnosis of the role that public opinion has played in the development of policy for each of the six topics discussed.

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What is The Sometime Connection about?

CHOICE2000 Outstanding Academic Title

The Sometime Connection introduces a variety of theoretical perspectives on the connection between public opinion and policy and applies them to six social policy topics: abortion, affirmative action, welfare, Social Security, corrections, and pornography. The book provides complete policy histories, information on trends in public opinion, and a diagnosis of the role that public opinion has played in the development of policy for each of the six topics discussed.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sometime Connection?

Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government > Central / national / federal government policies

Where can I read a sample of The Sometime Connection?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791442951

How long is The Sometime Connection and how many pages does it have?

The Sometime Connection has 289 page(s)

Is The Sometime Connection part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Urban Public Policy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sometime Connection?

Elaine B. Sharp

Who is the Publisher of the book The Sometime Connection?

State University of New York Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Sometime Connection is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791442951) and paperback(ISBN 9780791442968) and pdf(ISBN 9781438419695)

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