CHANGING CONCEPTIONS OF PUBLIC OPINION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS

Since the 1930s, public opinion polling has been closely wedded to the study of popular democratic politics. The changing definition of public opinion in politics is analyzed.

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Published in:Public opinion quarterly 1987, Vol.51 (4-PART-2), p.S12-S24
Main Author: Converse, Philip E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Democracy
History
Opinion Polls
Political Representation
Politics
Public Opinion
Theory
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Summary:Since the 1930s, public opinion polling has been closely wedded to the study of popular democratic politics. The changing definition of public opinion in politics is analyzed.
ISSN:0033-362X
1537-5331
DOI:10.1093/poq/51.4_PART_2.S12