A Reference Group Theory of Partisan Coalitions
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A Reference Group Theory of Partisan Coalitions
Group cleavages and coalitions have long been an important aspect of how politicians view everyday American politics. Moreover, there is growing evidence which suggests that during recent years groups as actors in the political arena, and perceived group differences, have become increasingly visible to the public and more important in determining the political behavior of the average citizen. M...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Politics
سال: 1991
ISSN: 0022-3816,1468-2508
DOI: 10.2307/2131871