This book presents, for the first time in English, selections from Ferdinand Tönnies’ classic Kritik der öffentlichen Meinung (Critique of Public Opinion). Communication scholars Hanno Hardt and Slavko Splichal give a brief history of public opinion and provide the translation and original analyses of Tönnies’ work, situating it theoretically and historically. Featuring an introduction by Gary T. Marx, this book highlights Tönnies’ valuable contributions to past and current theories of society, communication, and public opinion.

Foreword by: Gary T. Marx