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Public Opinion

Walter Lippman

Public Opinion by Walter Lippman, is a critical assessment of functional democratic government, especially the irrational, and often self-serving, social perceptions that influence individual behavior, and prevent optimal societal cohesion. The descriptions of the cognitive limitations people face in comprehending their socio-political and cultural environments, proposes that people must inevitably apply an evolving catalogue of general stereotypes to a complex reality, rendered Public Opinion a seminal text in the fields of media studies, political science, and social psychology. The work presents an incisive examination of democratic theory, the role of citizens in a democracy, and the impact of the media in shaping thoughts and actions.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Greenbook Publications, LLC
  • Publish Date: Aug 16th, 2010
  • Pages: 220
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.21in - 6.14in - 0.46in - 0.69lb
  • EAN: 9781617430299
  • Categories: History & Theory - GeneralSocial HistoryPolitical Process - General