AuthorDruckman, James N., 1971- author
TitleWho governs? : presidents, public opinion, and manipulation / James N. Druckman and Lawrence R. Jacobs
ImprintChicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2015
Descript xix, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

SUMMARY

Combining existing research with novel data from US presidential archives, this book shows that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. It is suitable for those interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and more


SUBJECT

  1. Presidents -- United States
  2. Democracy -- United States
  3. Public opinion -- United States
  4. United States -- Politics and government

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