Polling, Policy, and Public Opinion - The Case Against Heeding the "Voice of the People" (Hardcover)

The opinion poll has become commonplace in politics and typically reveals public desires for greater government social welfare assistance, such as more aid for education or health care. These statistics seem to proclaim the welfare state’s enduring popularity. Though sincere, these desires largely reflect how questions are asked. Unfortunately, polls usually lack basic economic restraints. There are no costs, risks or disasters in the world of polling. Market-based solutions are routinely excluded. This book works to reveal these shortcomings and clearly demonstrates why a government ruled by the vox populi would be folly.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	R. Weissberg
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-29495-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Public opinion & polls
LSN:	0-312-29495-6
Barcode:	9780312294953

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