Description
Book SynopsisProviding 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 Tenth Edition
- Updates all data through the 2016 elections and includes early polling through 2018.
- Pays increased attention to polarization.
- Adds a new focus on public opinion and immigration.
- Covers new voting patterns related to race, ethnicity, and gender.
- Reviews public opinion developments on health care.
- Expands coverage of political misinformation, media bias, and negativity, especially in social media.
- Defends political polling even in the wake of 2016 failings.
Table of Contents1. 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
