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Synopsis
"This Reader" gathers together key writings on political communication, covering such areas as the communication processes that take place between governments, the media and the public; the nature of political journalism; coverage of political campaigns, party conferences and other events; phenomena such as spin doctors; the tabloidization of news coverage; political advertising and internet campaigning; and direct action. The articles are grouped into thematic sections, with each section introduced by the editors.
Synopsis
The Political Communication Reader
gathers together key writings in a unique one-volume resource. The selected texts are grouped into thematic sections, each introduced by the editors, covering such areas as:
- the exercise of power, media and democracy
- the media and elections
- media effects
- political participation and the media
- the personalization of politics
- new technologies and the reshaping of political communication.
Available as a companion Reader to Brian McNair's Introduction to Political Communication textbook, students will find The Political Communication Reader a valuable resource in this popular subject area.