Published in 1998, Opinion Polls and Volatile Electorates presents
a comparative overview of the development of opinion polling in
late-capitalist and post-communist societies. The author considers
two related issues to help readers understand the role of polls in
political affairs and the prospects for polling in the the future.
Firstly, it is argued that there are certain tendencies unfolding
in both late-capitalist and post-communist societies (which the
author terms Complex Politics) which make polling an increasingly
difficult activity. The processes affect the ability of polls to
measure public opinion effectively, and to contribute to political
democratisation. Secondly, the book examines whether polls extend
or inhibit democratic processes. The long-standing debate between
advocates and critics of polls is considered and applied to both
large-capitalist and post-communist societies. It is concluded that
while opinion polls may in certain ways improve democratic
practices, they can also be used by powerful special interest
groups to frustrate these aims.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Revivals |
| Release date: |
June 2020 |
| First published: |
1998 |
| Authors: |
Matt Henn
|
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
258 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-32454-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-138-32454-X |
| Barcode: |
9781138324541 |
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