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Peer reviewedBennett, Stephen Earl – Social Science Quarterly, 1988
Discusses a 1947 study by Hyman and Sheatsley which investigated the political ignorance of the U.S. public. Examines the 1984 National Election Study, stating that a substantial segment of the U.S. public remains ignorant of political issues. Considers the dangers and implications of political ignorance (know-nothingism) in a democratic society.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Data Analysis, Democracy
Peer reviewedOldendick, Robert, And Others – Social Science Quarterly, 1981
This study compares the dimensions of elite (political leaders) and mass (general public) opinions towards foreign policy. A factor analysis revealed the elite's five major concerns (internationalism, international organization, Americanism, defense spending, and interventionism) and an overall preference for structured approaches. The masses also…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Leadership
