Putting inequality in context class, public opinion, and representation in the United States

Rising income inequality is highlighted as one of the largest challenges facing the United States, affecting civic participation and political representation. Although the wealthy often can and do exert more political influence, this is not always the case. To fix political inequality, it is importa...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Michigan Publishing (University of Michigan) publisher (publisher)
Otros Autores: Ellis, Christopher, 1978- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press [2017]
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Sumario:Rising income inequality is highlighted as one of the largest challenges facing the United States, affecting civic participation and political representation. Although the wealthy often can and do exert more political influence, this is not always the case. To fix political inequality, it is important to understand exactly how class divisions manifest themselves in political outcomes, and what factors serve to enhance, or depress, inequalities in political voice.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (226 pages) : illustrations, tables, graphs
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780472902514
9780472123124