People and Their Opinions : Thinking Critically About Public Opinion (Paperback, 2 ed)

PartI: What is Public Opinion? 1. Introduction: The Nature of Public Opinion 2. Measurement of Opinion 3. Thinking Critically About People’s Opinions PartII: The Roots of Public Opinion 4. The Nature of Opinions 5. Political Socialization 6. Public Opinion and the Media 7. Gender and Opinions 8. Social Class and Opinions 9. Culture and Opinions PartIII: The Dynamics of Public Opinion 10. Public Opinion and Economy 11. Public Opinion and Domestic Social Issues 12. Public Opinion and Foreign Policy 13. Public Opinion, National Security and Defense Issues PartIV: The Influence of Public Opinion 14. Public Opinion and Elections 15. Conclusions. The Impact of Public Opinion on Public Policy Issues to 2025