Bibliograph

Strength in numbers, how polls work and why we need them, G. Elliott Morris

Type

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Strength in numbers, how polls work and why we need them, G. Elliott Morris

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-194) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Strength in numbers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1272854098

Responsibility statement

G. Elliott Morris

Sub title

how polls work and why we need them

Summary

"An insightful exploration of political polling and a bold defense of its crucial role in a modern democracy. Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on their ability to predict winners and losers. Polls deserve better. In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris argues that the larger purpose of political polls is to improve democracy, not just predict elections..."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Democracy and the public will -- Polling comes of age -- Machine politics -- One bad apple doesn't spoil the bunch -- America in aggregate -- Big data and black boxes -- Taking the pulse of the pulse of democracy

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