Entry:
O'Beirne, Kate, "Bread and Circuses," National Review, 48 (June 17, 1996), 24.
Abstract:
This reviews Michael Delli Carpini and Scott Keeter's 1996 book What Americans Know about Politics and Why it Matters. Carpini and Scott argue that public knowledge of politics and public policy has not increased over time, in spite of better education levels, higher income, and access to information.
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| EDUC |
HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED |
| SEX |
RESPONDENTS SEX |
| NEWS |
HOW OFTEN DOES R READ NEWSPAPER |