Applying Public Opinion in Governance

Scott Edward Bennett is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Carleton University, Canada. He is also Managing Director at the Community Analytics Institute.

• Introduction.- Chapter One: The Scope of Public Opinion and Governance.- Chapter Two: The Recent Historical Context of Public Opinion in Governance.- Chapter Three: Existing Research on Public Opinion and Governance and the Research Expectations for this Work.- Chapter Four: Decision Maker, Manager and Practitioner  Perspectives on Public Opinion and Governance.- Chapter Five: A Note on Mass Opinion Relating to the Role of Public Opinion in Governing.- Chapter Six: Summary and Implications.-