The standard approach in positive political theory posits that action choices are the consequences of preferences. Social psychology—in particular, cognitive dissonance theory—suggests the opposite: preferences may themselves be affected by action choices. We present a formal framework that applies this idea to three models of political choice: (1) one in which partisanship emerges naturally in...

When do people take political action? What roles do values, elite rhetoric, and social norms play in motivating action? These questions are of obvious importance for those interested in political behavior; however, little work – other than research on participation – explores the impact of these various factors. This study offers a framework that generates hypotheses about the role of values, r...

Foundation and management of the newlyestablished Islamic Republic of Iran system based on Imam Khomeini’sintellectual bases, including God-centeredness, obligation- centerednessattitudes, and as...

Purpose – To theorize and research the conditions under which a highprofile social movement organization (SMO) receives newspaper coverage advantageous to it. Design/methodology approach – To explain coverage quality, including ‘‘standing’’ – being quoted – and ‘‘demands’’ – prescribing lines of action – we advance a story-centered perspective. This combines ideas about the type of article in w...

Humanitarian action has always been a highly political activity. The provision of humanitarian assistance and protection has relied upon engaging with political authorities in conflict-affected countries, and thus influenced the political economy of conflict. At the same time the provision of humanitarian assistance has been influenced by domestic political considerations in donor countries, re...

Gov. Malcolm Wilson, left , is escorted into convention hall by CSEA officers and political action committee members. Here the Governor is accompanied by CSEA president Theodore C. Wenzl and vicepresident James Lennon. Identifiable behind them is executive vicepresident Thomas H. McDonough. By MARVIN BAXLEY K I A M E S H A L A K E — W i t h p a r t i s a n s of G o v e r n o r W i l s o n a n d...