Collective preferences in democratic politics: opinion surveys and the will of the people
Auteur :
Althaus, Scott L.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521527873
Date de publication :
8 sept. 2003
Dimensions :
22,6 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
570 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Since so few people appear knowledgeable about public affairs, one might question whether collective policy preferences revealed in opinion surveys accurately convey the distribution of voices and interests in a society. This study, the first comprehensive treatment of the relationship between knowledge, representation, and political equality in opinion surveys, suggests some surprising answers.