Energy, the Environment, and Public Opinion
Smith has produced an important book that is must reading for both public opinion and environmental policy scholars. More broadly, this book offers any student of American politics and policy important insights into issue formation and diminution and opinion change. (Apsr)Smith pulls together a wealth of fascinating survey data on the public's views of energy issues and how they have changed over time, what people know about energy problems, and the factors that shape these beliefs and opinions. His perceptive and highly readable analysis of energy attitudes and policy comes at a most opportune time as the nation once again confronts enduring energy challenges. (Michael Kraft, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay)