Susan Herbst: 2 books
Rude Democracy
Civility and Incivility in American Politics
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2010
Democracy is, by its very nature, often rude. But there are limits to how uncivil we should be. In her timely and important book, Rude Democracy, Susan Herbst explores the ways we discuss public policy, how we treat each other as we do, and how we can create a more civil national culture.
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Political Polling in the Digital Age
The Challenge of Measuring and Understanding Public Opinion
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2011
The 2008 presidential election provided a "perfect storm" for pollsters. A significant portion of the population had exchanged their landlines for cellphones, which made them harder to survey. Additionally, a potential Bradley effect -- in which white voters misrepresent their intentions...