Catastrophic Politics: How Extraordinary Events Redefine Perceptions of Government

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Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-07-30
Publisher(s): Cambridge Univ Pr
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Summary

By examining public opinion surrounding 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.

Table of Contents

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 efficiency, and confidence in government
Attributions, emotions, and policy consequences
Extraordinary events and public opinion: some broader perspectives
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