Catastrophic Politics

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Synopsis
"Shocking moments in society create an extraordinary political environment that permits political and opinion changes that are unlikely during times of normal politics. Strong emotions felt by the public during catastrophes, even if experienced only vicariously through media coverage are a powerful motivator of public opinion and activism. This is particularly true when emotional reactions coincide with attributing blame to governmental agencies or officials. By examining public opinion during one extraordinary event, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Lonna Rae Atkeson and Cherie D. Maestas show how media information interacts with emotion in shaping a wide range of political opinions about government and political leaders. Catastrophic events bring citizens together, provide common experiences and information, and create opinions that transcend traditional political boundaries. These moments encourage citizens to reexamine their understanding of government, its leaders, and its role in a society from a less partisan perspective"--
Copyright:
2012

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781107021129
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
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Copyrighted By:
Lonna Rae Atkeson, Cherie D. Maestas
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Language Arts, Earth Sciences, Communication, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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