About the book
This hard-hitting and engaging examination of polls and American politics asks an essential question: do polls contribute to the vitality of our democracy or are they undermining the health of our political system? Leading scholars address several key issues such as how various types of polls affect democracy, the meaning attributed to polling data by citizens and the media, the use of polls by presidents, and how political elites respond—or do not respond—to public polls. The contributors assert that while polls tread a fine line between informing and manipulating the public, they remain valuable so long as a robust democracy obliges its political leaders to respond to the expressed will of the people.
Editions of Polls and Politics
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791460832
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791460849
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791485095
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This hard-hitting and engaging examination of polls and American politics asks an essential question: do polls contribute to the vitality of our democracy or are they undermining the health of our political system? Leading scholars address several key issues such as how various types of polls affect democracy, the meaning attributed to polling data by citizens and the media, the use of polls by presidents, and how political elites respond—or do not respond—to public polls. The contributors assert that while polls tread a fine line between informing and manipulating the public, they remain valuable so long as a robust democracy obliges its political leaders to respond to the expressed will of the people.
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What is Polls and Politics about?
This hard-hitting and engaging examination of polls and American politics asks an essential question: do polls contribute to the vitality of our democracy or are they undermining the health of our political system? Leading scholars address several key issues such as how various types of polls affect democracy, the meaning attributed to polling data by citizens and the media, the use of polls by presidents, and how political elites respond—or do not respond—to public polls. The contributors assert that while polls tread a fine line between informing and manipulating the public, they remain valuable so long as a robust democracy obliges its political leaders to respond to the expressed will of the people.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Polls and Politics?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political activism / Political engagement > Political campaigning and advertising
Where can I read a sample of Polls and Politics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791460832
How long is Polls and Politics and how many pages does it have?
Polls and Politics has 204 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Polls and Politics?
Matthew J. Streb, Michael A. Genovese
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Polls and Politics is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791460832) and paperback(ISBN 9780791460849) and pdf(ISBN 9780791485095)
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