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Putting inequality in context : income, 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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ellis, Christopher, 1978- (Author)
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2017]
Subjects:
Political participation > United States.
Equality > United States.
United States > Politics and government.
United States > Economic conditions.
United States > Social conditions.
Participation politique > États-Unis.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
États-Unis > Conditions économiques.
États-Unis > Conditions sociales.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > American Government > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Economic history.
Equality.
Political participation.
Politics and government.
Social conditions.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780472123124
0472123122