Political Support in a Frustrated America
- ISBN-10
- 0275977293
- ISBN-13
- 9780275977290
- Category
- Political science (General)
- Pages
- 187
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Author
- Stephen J. Farnsworth
Description
Americans' current suspicions of politics can be overcome by expanding opportunities for local political participation.
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