The hard count
D. Sunshine Hillygus
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The hard count
by D. Sunshine Hillygus, Norman H. Nie, Kenneth Prewitt
Published
2006
Publisher
Russell Sage Foundation
Pages
168
ISBN-13
9781610442886
Description
"American democracy relies on an accurate census to fairly allocate political representation and billions of dollars in federal funds. Declining participation in previous censuses and a general waning of civic engagement in society raised the possibility that the 2000 count would miss many Americans - disproportionately ethnic and racial minorities - depriving them of their share of influence in American society and yielding an unfair distribution of federal resources. Faced with this possibility, the Census Bureau launched a massive mobilization campaign to encourage Americans to complete and return their census forms. In The Hard Count, former Census Bureau director Kenneth Prewitt, D. Sunshine Hillygus, Norman H. Nie, and Heili Pals present a rigorous evaluation of this campaign. Can a busy, mobile, and disengaged public be motivated to participate in this civic activity? Using a rich set of data and drawing on theories of civic mobilization, political persuasion, and media effects, the authors assess the factors that influenced participation in the 2000 census."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The hard count?
This edition of The hard count has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The hard count?
For most readers, The hard count typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,000 words
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What is the word count of The hard count?
The estimated word count for The hard count is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The hard count?
The hard count was written by D. Sunshine Hillygus, Norman H. Nie, Kenneth Prewitt.
When was The hard count published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.