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Mobocracy : how the media's obsession with polling twists the news, alters elections, and undermines democracy
- Title
- Mobocracy : how the media's obsession with polling twists the news, alters elections, and undermines democracy / Matthew Robinson.
- Author
- Robinson, Matthew, 1971-
- Publication
- [Roseville, Calif.] : Forum, c2002.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFD 02-21504 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- vi, 378 p.; 23 cm.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-372) and index.
- Contents
- Media lifeblood -- Mirage of democratic debate -- Fixing the game from the start -- Definition of "Is:" complex nature of wording -- Democratizing ignorance -- Dangers of ignorance: Be afraid, very afraid -- Politicians and polls: Everything you say can and will be used against you -- Politics of impeachment: If you don't have an opinion, one will be appointed to you -- Accountability, openness, and other absurb reform ideas.
- Call Number
- JFD 02-21504
- ISBN
- 0761535829
- LCCN
- 2001133032
- OCLC
- 47767202
- Author
- Robinson, Matthew, 1971-
- Title
- Mobocracy : how the media's obsession with polling twists the news, alters elections, and undermines democracy / Matthew Robinson.
- Imprint
- [Roseville, Calif.] : Forum, c2002.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-372) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFD 02-21504