Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction: From Maximalism to Moderation 1
5. Chapter 1. Rethinking Democratic Legitimacy 22
6. Chapter 2. Gauging Political Legitimacy 40
7. Chapter 3. The Transformation of the Agenda of Public Opinion 61
8. Chapter 4. The Golden Decade of the Socialists 84
9. Chapter 5. Identities, Ideologies, and Interests 118
10. Chapter 6. The Puzzle of Participation 145
11. Conclusion: The Mellowing of Mass Politics 165
12. Appendix A. On Gender, Employment Status, Religion, and Civic Engagement 177
13. Appendix B. Effects of the Media on Participation 185
14. Notes 191
15. References 207
16. Index 237