The illusion of public opinion : fact and artifact in American public opinion polls

The illusion of public opinion : fact and artifact in American public opinion polls / George F. Bishop.

Author/creator	Bishop, George F.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2005.
Description	xx, 223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Public opinion--United States. Public opinion polls.

Contents	The elusiveness of "public opinion" -- Illusory opinions on public affairs -- Survey questions and reality -- The changing American voter : fact and artifact -- September 11's ephemeral opinions -- Ambiguities of measurement -- Spurious impressions in the press -- Illusions of causality : asking why -- Improving the measurement of public opinion.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-213) and index.
LCCN	2004004906
ISBN	074251644X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0742516458 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	HN90.P8 B57 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold