Political Cynicism: Measurement and Meaning

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Previous articleNext article No AccessPolitical Cynicism: Measurement and MeaningRobert E. Agger, Marshall N. Goldstein, and Stanley A. PearlRobert E. Agger Search for more articles by this author , Marshall N. Goldstein Search for more articles by this author , and Stanley A. 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