This comprehensive, trusted core text on media's impact on attitudes, behavior, elections, politics, and policymaking is known for its readable introduction to the literature and theory of the field. Mass Media and American Politics, Tenth Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect major structural changes that have shaken the world of political news, including the impact of the changing media landscape. It includes timely examples of the significance of these changes pulled from the 2016 election cycle. Written by Doris A. Graber—a scholar who has played an enormous role in establishing and shaping the field of mass media and American politics—and Johanna Dunaway, this book sets the standard.
Mass Media and American Politics
A collection of articles describing the influence of radio, television, and the press on elections in 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976.
New Media and American Politics is the first book to examine the effect on modern politics of the new media, which include talk radio, tabloid journalism, television talk shows, entertainment media, and computer networks.
A collection of articles describing the influence of radio, television, and the press on elections in 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976.
Praised for its strong research base, engaging writing style and inclusion of popular culture, the Second Edition comprehensively examines media and American politics with new discussion on the Internet, Election...
An ideal core text, Graber's trusted and balanced volume explores the foundations of the American mass media system. Focussing on political and technological developments, the book shows students how both...
Around noon , Senator Herbert Kohl ( D - Wis . ) asked Baird whether it would be best for her to withdraw her nomination . During and after the hearing a number of senators , including Kassebaum ( R - Kans . ) , Shelby ( D - Ala . ) ...
A detailed study of presidential election news coverage and its effect on voters focuses on the news audience and the images of candidates.
Fixing American Politics poses all the best questions ... and offers some concrete answers as well. This book is perfect for students, citizens, the media, and anyone concerned with contemporary challenges to civic life and discourse today.
In "media" Res: Readings in Mass Media and American Politics