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Walter lippmann theory of public opinion
Walter Lippmann
| American essayist, political commentator, author of the original concept of public opinion/ Date of Birth: 23.09.1889 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Activism and Early Career
- Association with Woodrow Wilson
- Foundational Contributions to Public Opinion Theory
- Concept of the "Cold War"
- Influence on Western Thought
- Critique of Public Opinion Polls
- Distinction between public opinion and Public Opinion
Walter Lippmann: American Essayist, Political Commentator, and Pioneer in Public Opinion Studies
Early Life and Education
Walter Lippmann was born in New York City in 1889 to a wealthy family of German-Jewish immigrants.
At the age of 17, he entered Harvard University, where he excelled in languages (proficient in French and German) and philosophy, studying under William James, George Santayana, and others. By age 20, Lippmann had earned his degree but eschewed an academic career, despite his intellect and support from