Synopses & Reviews
Where mass media and politics intersect is a distinctly American brand of political communication.
Media and Politics in America: A Reference Handbook examines the major events, people, controversies, and resources of political communication from the Revolutionary War to the election of 2000. It follows the adoption of the First Amendment, the emergence of the penny press, women's suffrage, the selection of presidential candidates, the advent of radio and television, and the influence of the Internet.
Readers will find government documents, Supreme Court cases, campaign statistics, media trends, and public opinion polls. The chapter on resources and the directory of organizations are extensive.
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"Titles in [the Contemporary World Issues] series offer historical overviews and discussions of controversial issues … Each volume includes primary documents, agencies and organizations, a glossary, an index, print & nonprint resources, a chronology, and biographies. Recommended." - Library Media Connection
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"…this book provides the user with a good background in politics and media, and gives suggestions for further in-depth study … Media and Politics in America is an excellent reference resource, and would be a valuable addition to the collection of any college or university library supporting undergraduates and researchers in journalism, communication, and political science. Larger public libraries will also benefit from owning the reference book." - American Reference Books Annual
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A fascinating survey that shows how America's media and politics have influenced each other over the last 200 years.
Where mass media and politics intersect is a distinctly American brand of political communication. Media and Politics in America: A Reference Handbook examines the major events, people, controversies, and resources of political communication from the Revolutionary War to the election of 2000. It follows the adoption of the First Amendment, the emergence of the penny press, women's suffrage, the selection of presidential candidates, the advent of radio and television, and the influence of the Internet.
Readers will find government documents, Supreme Court cases, campaign statistics, media trends, and public opinion polls. The chapter on resources and the directory of organizations are extensive.
Synopsis
Where mass media and politics intersect is a distinctly American brand of political communication. Media and Politics in America: A Reference Handbook examines the major events, people, controversies, and resources of political communication from the Revolutionary War to the election of 2000. It follows the adoption of the First Amendment, the emergence of the penny press, women's suffrage, the selection of presidential candidates, the advent of radio and television, and the influence of the Internet.
Readers will find government documents, Supreme Court cases, campaign statistics, media trends, and public opinion polls. The chapter on resources and the directory of organizations are extensive.
Synopsis
A fascinating survey that shows how America's media and politics have influenced each other over the last 200 years.
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• Includes previously unpublished survey material from the Scripps Survey Research Center at Ohio University
• Provides a wealth of electronic media resources for further research, including websites, journals, and videos
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• Government documents, excerpts from Supreme Court cases, public opinion polls, campaign statistics, and media trends
• A chronology of events that have shaped political communication in the United States such as the passing of the Alien and Sedition Act of 1792 and the creation of the Federal Communications Commission