Simon, Adam F., 1965-

Mass informed consent evidence on upgrading democracy with polls and new media / [electronic resource] : Adam F. Simon. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2011. - v, 231 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.


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ebrary,
2011.
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Public opinion--United States.
Mass media and public opinion--United States.
Democracy--United States.


United States--Politics and government--Public opinion.--2001-2009
United States--Politics and government--Public opinion.--2009-


Electronic books.

HN90.P8 / S53 2011eb

303.3/80973