Publication

2005 - Greenwood Press

Language

English

Word Count

231,750 words, Guess

Page Count

927 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005008245
  • LibraryThing3171627

Classifications

  • LCCHN90.P8 P645 2005

Description

The term "public opinion" means the feeling or sentiment shared by most people, the voice of the people. This definition may be simple, but it is often difficult to determine what the public's opinion is on any given issue and how to interpret its meaning. This two-volume encyclopedia defines and discusses the history and development of public opinion as a concept in democracy, major public opinion controversies in American politics, and the science and methods of opinion polling. Over 170 signed entries explain the major concepts, people, historical events, organizations, practice and theory, and measurement methods of public opinion and political opinion polling in the United States.

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  • Polling America: An Encyclopedia of Public OpinionHardcoverGreenwood Press2005-01-01
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