Public Opinion and American Foreign Policy

by Ole R. Holsti

Book Overview

One of the central issues in democratic theory is the proper role of public opinion in the conduct of international affairs. The capacity of the public to make informed judgments about these complex issues which are often far removed from their experience has been questioned. In addition, the impact of public opinion on foreign policy-making has been debated. In Public Opinion and American Foreign Policy Ole Holsti addresses these crucial issues using...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472066196
• ISBN13: 9780472066193
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.3" x 9.3"