Collective Preferences in Democratic Politics: Opinion Surveys and the Will of the People Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Collective Preferences in Democratic Politics: Opinion Surveys and the Will of the People Book

FOR CATALOGS, OTHER PLACES WHERE SHORT BLURB IS NEEDED: If most people know little about politics, can opinion surveys tell us what people really want from government? Examining the relationships between knowledge, representation, and political equality in opinion surveys suggests some surprising answers. Knowledge does matter, and the way it is distributed in society can cause collective preferences to reflect disproportionately the opinions of some groups more than others.Read More

from£19.32 | RRP: £21.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £4.43
  • Product Description

    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. Scott Althaus' comprehensive analysis of the relationship between knowledge, representation, and political equality (in opinion surveys) leads to surprising answers. Knowledge does matter, and the way it is dispensed in society can cause collective preferences to reflect opinions disproportionately. Accordingly, the study can help survey researchers, journalists, politicians, and concerned citizens better appreciate the problems and potentials of the usage of opinion polls to represent the people's voice.

  • 0521527872
  • 9780521527873
  • Scott L. Althaus
  • 8 September 2003
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 388
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.