Examining Public Perceptions of Government Exploitation of National Emergencies

The public expects governments to effectively respond to emergencies. These responses can raise concerns that governments are exploiting emergencies, consolidating power and infringing upon civil liberties. Despite these concerns, little research has explicitly examined perceptions that governments...

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VerfasserInnen: Patterson, Silas L. (Verfasst von) ; MouleJr., Richard K. (Verfasst von) ; Burruss, George W. (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Jahr: 2025, Band: 52, Heft: 12, Seiten: 1779-1796
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