Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

  • Apple
  • Android
  • Windows Phone
  • Android

To get the free app, enter your email address or mobile phone number.
Download to your computer
Kindle Cloud Reader

American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact (8th Edition) 8th Edition

by
Robert S. Erikson (Author)
› Visit Amazon's Robert S. Erikson Page
Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
See search results for this author
Are you an author? Learn about Author Central
Robert S. Erikson (Author), Kent L. Tedin (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars 4 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0205745432
ISBN-10: 0205745431
Why is ISBN important?
ISBN
This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work.
Scan an ISBN with your phone
Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices.
Have one to sell? Sell on Amazon

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest
Buy used On clicking this link, a new layer will be open
$4.89 On clicking this link, a new layer will be open
Buy new On clicking this link, a new layer will be open
$114.20 On clicking this link, a new layer will be open
More Buying Choices
22 New from $54.26 53 Used from $0.48
75 used & new from $0.48
See All Buying Options

There is a newer edition of this item:

American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content and Impact
American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content and Impact
$91.42
(2)
In Stock.
Free Two-Day Shipping for College Students with Amazon Student Free%20Two-Day%20Shipping%20for%20College%20Students%20with%20Amazon%20Student

Featured titles in Politics & Social Sciences
Relic: How Our Constitution Undermines Effective Government--and Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency
Relic: How Our Constitution Undermines Effective Government--and Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency
Relic: How Our Constitution Undermines Effective Government--and Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency
$114.20 FREE Shipping. Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Frequently Bought Together

  • American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact (8th Edition)
  • +
  • New Directions in Public Opinion (New Directions in American Politics)
Total price: $171.17
One of these items ships sooner than the other. Show details
Buy the selected items together
NO_CONTENT_IN_FEATURE

Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson; 8 edition (July 8, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0205745431
  • ISBN-13: 978-0205745432
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customer Reviews

5 star
0%
4 star
75%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all 4 customer reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsFine--albeit dated--volume on American public opinion
By Steven Peterson TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on June 2, 2011
Format: Paperback
This edition was published in 1991; thus, it is somewhat dated. Nonetheless, in its time it was a fine textbook on public opinion in the United States. I used this once as a textbook in my political science class on public opinion. Students seemed to appreciate the book, and that is always a plus if you are teaching a class!

The book begins with some theoretical discussion. For instance, what are the ways that public opinion might affect policy decisions in a democracy? The book addresses that issue. The work also considers how one would study public opinion (survey research is the dominant mode of study).

After that, chapters on a variety of aspects of public opinion, such as ideology, party identification, position on the issues; political socialization (how we come to learn about politics); group differences in public opinion; the role of the media regarding public opinion; how public opinion might affect decision making by government.

All in all, a satisfying work. A key plus: linking public opinion with actual decisions made.
Comment 2 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
4.0 out of 5 starsThe Psychology of the electorate
By Ferdo on January 2, 2014
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
Great book on the psychology of the electorate. A must read for all political consultants. A great text book to assign to a class.
Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
4.0 out of 5 starsYou get what you give
By tbs1015 on February 4, 2011
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
For the price the book was in pretty good condition and I was very pleased. Good book for the money
Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
4.0 out of 5 starsgood
By Brandy M. Graham on October 24, 2007
Format: Paperback
took a little longer to ship and arrive than what was mentioned in the shipping explanations
Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse

There's a problem loading this menu right now.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.