Opis: Who Governs? - James Druckman, Lawrence Jacobs

America's model of representational government rests on the premise that elected officials respond to the opinions of citizens. This is a myth, however, say James N. Druckman and Lawrence R. Jacobs. In Who Governs?, Druckman and Jacobs combine existing research with novel data from US presidential archives to show that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. Presidents treat the public as pliable, priming it to focus on personality traits and often ignoring it on issues that fail to become salient. Melding big debates about democratic theory with existing research on American politics and innovative use of the archives of three modern presidents - Johnson, Nixon, and Reagan - Druckman and Jacobs deploy lively and insightful analysis to show that the conventional model of representative democracy bears little resemblance to the actual practice of American politics. The authors conclude by arguing that polyarchy and the promotion of accelerated citizen mobilization and elite competition can improve democratic responsiveness. An incisive study of American politics and the flaws of representative government, this book will be warmly welcomed by readers interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and the fecklessness of American leadership and decision-making. "Who Governs? is a very significant contribution to our understanding of how presidents do not simply respond to public opinion but participate in crafting it. A break-throught." (Lisa Disch, University of Michigan)

Szczegóły: Who Governs? - James Druckman, Lawrence Jacobs

Tytuł: Who Governs?
Autor: James Druckman, Lawrence Jacobs
Wydawnictwo: Chicago University Press
ISBN: 9780226234410
Rok wydania: 2015
Ilość stron: 192
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.32 kg

Recenzje: Who Governs? - James Druckman, Lawrence Jacobs