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Author Simon, Adam F., 1965-

Title Mass informed consent : evidence on upgrading democracy with polls and new media / Adam F. Simon.

Imprint Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2011]
©2011
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 2nd FL Social Science Library Books  HN90.P8 S53 2011    Available
Collation v, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224) and index.
Contents Who deserves the blame for invading Iraq (and other mistakes)? -- The yes, no, and don't knows of political polling -- Gently introducing science, starring the median voter model and a test of citizens' independence -- Why do Americans favor some things yet oppose others? and explaining Republican success against partial birth abortion -- Questions are just as important as answers, particularly in a study of public opinion on the Iraq invasion -- Debunking manipulation myths, featuring the infamous Harry and Louise -- Political reforms and thoughts on media old and new.
Subject Public opinion -- United States.
Mass media and public opinion -- United States.
Democracy -- United States.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009 -- Public opinion.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2017 -- Public opinion.
ISBN 9780742562554 (hardbound)
0742562557 (hardbound)
9781442209343 (e-book)
1442209348 (e-book)