Political support in a frustrated America /

Public confidence and trust in government is low these days. Farnsworth pinpoints this disappointment to shifting expectations of what, exactly, government should do. Politicians were once expected to maintain economic growth, but in our post-scarcity era most citizens expect them to provide service...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Farnsworth, Stephen J., 1961-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2003.
Subjects:
Since 2001
Political participation > United States.
Political culture > United States.
Legitimacy of governments > United States.
Political leadership > United States > Public opinion.
Public opinion > United States.
Participation politique > États-Unis.
Légitimité des gouvernements > États-Unis.
Opinion publique > États-Unis.
Legitimacy of governments
Political culture
Political leadership > Public opinion
Political participation
Politics and government
Public opinion
United States > Politics and government > 2001-
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • A crisis of discontent and alienation?
  • "I pledge allegiance?" : support for the political regime
  • "Broken branches?" : support for the component parts of government
  • "The great destroyer?" : political support and the mass media
  • "Voices in the wilderness?" : ordinary citizens and political support.

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