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Catastrophic Politics: How Extraordinary Events Redefine Perceptions of Government

Lonna Rae Atkeson and Cherie D. Maestas 2012 ;ISBN: 110702112X ;ISBN: 9781107630741 ;ISBN: 9781107021129 ;ISBN: 1107630746 ;EISBN: 1139108565 ;EISBN: 9781139108560 ;EISBN: 9781139554701 ;EISBN: 1139554700 ;EISBN: 9781139564533 ;EISBN: 1139564536 ;EISBN: 1139887602 ;EISBN: 9781139887601 ;DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781139108560 ;OCLC: 808366369 ;LCCallNum: JA74.5 .A85 2012eb

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  • Title:
    Catastrophic Politics: How Extraordinary Events Redefine Perceptions of Government
  • Author: Atkeson, Lonna Rae ; Maestas, Cherie D.
  • Subjects: Case studies ; Disaster relief ; Hurricane Katrina, 2005 ; Political aspects ; Political leadership ; Political psychology ; Press and politics ; Public administration ; Public opinion ; United States
  • Description: 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.
  • Publisher: New York: Cambridge University Press
  • Creation Date: 2012
  • Format: 278
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISBN: 110702112X
    ISBN: 9781107630741
    ISBN: 9781107021129
    ISBN: 1107630746
    EISBN: 1139108565
    EISBN: 9781139108560
    EISBN: 9781139554701
    EISBN: 1139554700
    EISBN: 9781139564533
    EISBN: 1139564536
    EISBN: 1139887602
    EISBN: 9781139887601
    DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781139108560
    OCLC: 808366369
    LCCallNum: JA74.5 .A85 2012eb
  • Source: Ebook Central Academic Complete
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