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Peer reviewedPye, Lucian W. – Social Science Quarterly, 1972
The concept of political culture has provided a promising way of incorporating psychological insights into the study of political systems; progress in the use of the concept calls for effective means of describing total systems and for identifying critical factors in improving the ability to understand and predict'' system performance. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Culture, Fundamental Concepts, Political Science
Peer reviewedHarman, Grant – Social Science Quarterly, 1974
The author discusses the development, literature, problems, and possibilities of the politics of education in the United States and Australia. Emphasis is placed upon defining boundaries, priorities, and research projects for the field. (DE)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Problems, Educational Research, Educational Trends
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
