Who's supporting space activities? An 'issue public' for US space policy

被引:23
作者
Cobb, Wendy N. Whitman [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 USA
关键词
Space policy; National aeronautics and space administration (NASA); Public opinion; Issue public; OPINION; STATES;
D O I
10.1016/j.spacepol.2011.09.007
中图分类号
D81 [国际关系];
学科分类号
030207 ;
摘要
Using data from the General Social Survey, this research identifies the issue public of US space policy. Highlighting the need to understand and identify the portion of the public that supports space activities, this study underscores the limited appeal of space for the public as a whole. We find that those who support space activities tend to be younger, male. Republican, and have a higher level of education and socioeconomic status. Because these characteristics make up a relatively small proportion of the American population, those supporting space activities must broaden the appeal of space, making it more accessible and understandable for those with whom the issue does not have much saliency. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:234 / 239
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