04339nam 22007932 450 991046538020332120160309144552.01-139-56453-61-139-88760-21-283-57496-997866138874121-139-55099-31-139-55595-21-139-55224-41-139-54974-X1-139-55470-01-139-10856-5(CKB)2560000000092515(EBL)989091(OCoLC)808366369(SSID)ssj0000704604(PQKBManifestationID)11397683(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000704604(PQKBWorkID)10720001(PQKB)10514149(UkCbUP)CR9781139108560(MiAaPQ)EBC989091(Au-PeEL)EBL989091(CaPaEBR)ebr10591064(CaONFJC)MIL388741(EXLCZ)99256000000009251520110718d2012|||| uy| 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierCatastrophic politics how extraordinary events redefine perceptions of government /Lonna Rae Atkeson, Cherie D. Maestas[electronic resource]Cambridge :Cambridge University Press,2012.1 online resource (xviii, 257 pages) digital, PDF file(s)Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).1-107-63074-6 1-107-02112-X 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 re-examine their understanding of government, its leaders and its role in a society from a less partisan perspective.Political psychologyCase studiesPublic opinionUnited StatesCase studiesPublic administrationUnited StatesPublic opinionCase studiesPolitical leadershipUnited StatesPublic opinionCase studiesDisaster reliefPolitical aspectsUnited StatesCase studiesHurricane Katrina, 2005Political aspectsPress and politicsUnited StatesCase studiesPolitical psychologyPublic opinionPublic administrationPublic opinionPolitical leadershipPublic opinionDisaster reliefPolitical aspectsHurricane Katrina, 2005Political aspects.Press and politics320.97301/9Atkeson Lonna Rae1965-1049484Maestas Cherie D.1964-UkCbUPUkCbUPBOOK9910465380203321Catastrophic politics2478534UNINA