Janus Democracy

By Richard T. Longoria
Subjects: Politics And Law

Explores the contradictory nature of public opinion.

The Phantom of a Polarized America

By Manabu Saeki
Subjects: Politics And Law

Indicates how the rightward shift in the ideology of House Republicans has been mistaken for a broader "polarization" of both parties as well as voters.

Sound-Bite Saboteurs

By Julie Drew, William Lyons, and Lance Svehla
Subjects: Politics And Law

Argues that the reliance on sound bites in recent political discourse is harmful to the democratic process.

The Mediating Effect of Public Opinion on Public Policy

By Richard E. Chard
Subjects: Public Policy
Series: SUNY series in Public Policy

Examines how public opinion has influenced health care policy.

For Better or Worse?

By David A. Dulio
Subjects: Public Policy

Investigates the effects of political consultants on American democracy.

Polls and Politics

Edited by Michael A. Genovese & Matthew J. Streb
Subjects: Public Policy

A provocative examination of the use and abuse of public opinion polls.