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New Directions in Public Opinion
Adam J. Berinsky (Ed.)
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Description for New Directions in Public Opinion
Paperback. Editor(s): Berinsky, Adam J. Series: New Directions in American Politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 52 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
The field of public opinion is one of the most diverse in political science. Over the last 60 years, scholars have drawn upon the disciplines of psychology, economics, sociology, and even biology to learn how ordinary people come to understand the complicated business of politics. But much of the path-breaking research in the field of public opinion is published in journals, taking up fairly narrow questions one at a time and often requiring advanced statistical knowledge to understand these findings. As a result, the study of public opinion can seem confusing and incoherent to undergraduates. To engage undergraduate students in ... Read more
The field of public opinion is one of the most diverse in political science. Over the last 60 years, scholars have drawn upon the disciplines of psychology, economics, sociology, and even biology to learn how ordinary people come to understand the complicated business of politics. But much of the path-breaking research in the field of public opinion is published in journals, taking up fairly narrow questions one at a time and often requiring advanced statistical knowledge to understand these findings. As a result, the study of public opinion can seem confusing and incoherent to undergraduates. To engage undergraduate students in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
New Directions in American Politics
Condition
New
Weight
591g
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138774667
SKU
V9781138774667
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About Adam J. Berinsky (Ed.)
Adam J. Berinsky is Professor of Political Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and director of the MIT Political Experiments Research Lab. He is the author of In Time of War: Understanding Public Opinion from World War II to Iraq (Chicago) and Silent Voices: Opinion Polls and Political Participation in America (Princeton). He has received numerous awards for his research. ... Read more
Reviews for New Directions in Public Opinion
Berinsky has brought together a world-class group of scholars working on cutting edge puzzles in the causes and consequences of public opinion. The book is an excellent resource for students, containing foundational insights about measurement and research design, electoral dynamics, and campaign media strategy. The largest contribution of this volume, however, may be the treasure trove of ideas for future ... Read more