American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact

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.Erikson, Robert S. is the author of 'American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact' with ISBN 9780023340109 and ISBN 002334010X.