Lonna Rae Atkeson

Catastrophic Politics (eBook, PDF)

How Extraordinary Events Redefine Perceptions of Government

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Produktbeschreibung

Shocking moments in society create an extraordinary political environment that permits political and opinion changes that are unlikely during times of normal politics. Strong emotions felt by the public during catastrophes - even if experienced only vicariously through media coverage - are a powerful motivator of public opinion and activism. This is particularly true when emotional reactions coincide with attributing blame to governmental agencies or officials. By examining public opinion during one extraordinary event, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Lonna Rae Atkeson and Cherie D. Maestas show how media information interacts with emotion in shaping a wide range of political opinions about government and political leaders. Catastrophic events bring citizens together, provide common experiences and information, and create opinions that transcend traditional political boundaries. These moments encourage citizens to re-examine their understanding of government, its leaders and its role in a society from a less partisan perspective.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781139558464
• Artikelnr.: 38278675

Autorenporträt

Lonna Rae Atkeson is Professor and Regents Lecturer of Political Science at the University of New Mexico. She is also the Director of the Center for the Study of Voting, Elections and Democracy at the University of New Mexico.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Extraordinary events and public opinion; 2. A theoretical framework for
systematically examining extraordinary events; 3. The media message
environment and the emotional context of Hurricane Katrina; 4. Affective
attributions: assigning blame during extraordinary times; 5. Federalism in
a multiple message environment: are the appropriate leaders held
accountable?; 6. Attributions of blame, political efficiency, and
confidence in government; 7. Attributions, emotions, and policy
consequences; 8. Extraordinary events and public opinion: some broader
perspectives.