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OverviewExploring how the simple act of talking about politics and current events with friends, colleagues, and relatives causes us to become more civically active Full Product DetailsAuthor: Casey KlofstadPublisher: Temple University Press,U.S. Imprint: Temple University Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781439902738ISBN 10: 1439902739 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 07 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviews<p> Using an innovative approach that integrates survey information and focus groups with an experimental design, Klofstad reveals that social context plays a central role in maintaining the strength of democracy. His findings also imply that efforts designed to stimulate political discourse--even if it is just casual chatting about politics--can enhance civic engagement and participation. For readers interested in thoughtful social science research with real-world implications, this book is a great choice. <br> -- Campaigns & Elections Author InformationCasey A. Klofstad is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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