Catastrophic politics : how extraordinary events redefine perceptions of government /
Atkeson, Lonna Rae, 1965-
Catastrophic politics : how extraordinary events redefine perceptions of government / Lonna Rae Atkeson, Cherie D. Maestas. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (xviii, 257 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Extraordinary events and public opinion -- A theoretical framework for systematically examining extraordinary events -- The media message environment and the emotional context of Hurricane Katrina -- Affective attributions: assigning blame during extraordinary times -- Federalism in a multiple-message environment: are the appropriate leaders held accountable? -- Attributions of blame, political efficacy, and confidence in government -- Attributions, emotions, and policy consequences -- Extraordinary events and public opinion: some broader perspectives.
"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 reexamine their understanding of government, its leaders, and its role in a society from a less partisan perspective"--
9781139549745 (electronic bk.) 113954974X (electronic bk.) 1139552244 (electronic bk.) 9781139552240 (electronic bk.) 1139554700 9781139554701 9781139108560 (electronic bk.) 1139108565 (electronic bk.)
9786613887412
388741 MIL
2005
Political psychology--Case studies.
Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Public administration--Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Political leadership--Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Disaster relief--Political aspects--United States--Case studies.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005--Political aspects.
Press and politics--United States--Case studies.
Psychologie politique--Études de cas.
Opinion publique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Administration publique (Science)--Opinion publique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Secours aux victimes de catastrophes--Aspect politique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Ouragan Katrina, 2005--Aspect politique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Government--National.
Disaster relief--Political aspects.
Political leadership--Public opinion.
Political psychology.
Press and politics.
Public administration--Public opinion.
Public opinion.
United States.
Electronic book.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Case studies.
Études de cas.
JA74.5 / .A85 2012eb
320.97301/9
Catastrophic politics : how extraordinary events redefine perceptions of government / Lonna Rae Atkeson, Cherie D. Maestas. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (xviii, 257 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Extraordinary events and public opinion -- A theoretical framework for systematically examining extraordinary events -- The media message environment and the emotional context of Hurricane Katrina -- Affective attributions: assigning blame during extraordinary times -- Federalism in a multiple-message environment: are the appropriate leaders held accountable? -- Attributions of blame, political efficacy, and confidence in government -- Attributions, emotions, and policy consequences -- Extraordinary events and public opinion: some broader perspectives.
"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 reexamine their understanding of government, its leaders, and its role in a society from a less partisan perspective"--
9781139549745 (electronic bk.) 113954974X (electronic bk.) 1139552244 (electronic bk.) 9781139552240 (electronic bk.) 1139554700 9781139554701 9781139108560 (electronic bk.) 1139108565 (electronic bk.)
9786613887412
388741 MIL
2005
Political psychology--Case studies.
Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Public administration--Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Political leadership--Public opinion--United States--Case studies.
Disaster relief--Political aspects--United States--Case studies.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005--Political aspects.
Press and politics--United States--Case studies.
Psychologie politique--Études de cas.
Opinion publique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Administration publique (Science)--Opinion publique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Secours aux victimes de catastrophes--Aspect politique--États-Unis--Études de cas.
Ouragan Katrina, 2005--Aspect politique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Government--National.
Disaster relief--Political aspects.
Political leadership--Public opinion.
Political psychology.
Press and politics.
Public administration--Public opinion.
Public opinion.
United States.
Electronic book.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Case studies.
Études de cas.
JA74.5 / .A85 2012eb
320.97301/9