Catastrophic politics : how extraordinary events redefine perceptions of government /
Atkeson, Lonna Rae,1965-
Maestas, Cherie D.,1964-
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,
2012.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-246) 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.
Political psychology
Public opinion
Public administration
Political leadership
Disaster relief
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Press and politics