Converging on Truth A Dynamic Perspective on Factual Debates in American Public Opinion

Much of the science of public opinion focuses on individuals, asking if they perceive or misperceive and why. Often this science will emphasize misperceptions and the psychological processes that produce them. But political debates have outcomes in the aggregate. This Element turns to a more systematic approach, emphasizing whole electorates and examining facts through a dynamic lens. It argues public opinion will converge toward truth over time and frequently finds correct views of facts grow stronger under information flow, while misperception recedes.

Riassunto

This Element turns to a more systematic approach, emphasizing whole electorates and examining facts through a dynamic lens. It argues public opinion will converge toward truth over time and frequently finds correct views of facts grow stronger under information flow, while misperception recedes.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James A. Stimson, Emily Wager, James A. Wager Stimson, Emily M. Wager, James A Stimson, Emily M Wager, Stimson James A.
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 31.03.2020
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Saggistica > Storia > Altro
• EAN: 9781108819794
• ISBN: 978-1-108-81979-4
• Numero di pagine: 75
• Serie: Elements in American Politics
• Categorie: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Constitutions; Constitution: government & the state; Constitution: government and the state; Public opinion; facts; macropolitics; Bayesian updating