PLSC 22400 - Public Opinion

Institution:

University of Chicago

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Description:

What is the relationship between the mass citizenry and government in the United States Does the public meet the conditions for a functioning democratic polity This course considers the origins of mass opinion about politics and public policy, including the role of core values and beliefs, information, expectations about political actors, the mass media, economic self-interest, and racial attitudes. We also examine problems of political representation, from the level of political elites communicating with constituents and from the possibility of aggregate representation. J. Brehm. Spring. ( B)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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