Politicians Don't Pander: Political Manipulation and the Loss of Democratic Responsiveness (Studies in Communication, Media, and Public Opinion)
by Lawrence R. Jacobs, Robert Y. Shapiro
A critical examination of how politicians manipulate public opinion and the resulting impact on democratic responsiveness and accountability.
About This Book
This book investigates the relationship between political leaders and public opinion in democratic systems.
It explores how elected officials influence citizen preferences instead of simply following them.
The authors analyze communication strategies and media dynamics that affect political responsiveness.
Part of the Studies in Communication, Media, and Public Opinion series, the work draws on empirical research to assess claims about democratic representation.
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