Democracy & Republicanism, Journalism, Media & Communications, U.S. Politics - History
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Overview
This book explores all aspects of the relationship between the press and American politics. It takes a well-balanced stance -- showing the relationship as a new interaction, rather than expected dominance or subservience. Outlines a more complex role for the news media as a new mediator struggling with other traditional mediators -- e.g., political parties, political elites, and interest groups -- in the political processes of American politics. Documents the historical changes that shaped both the political and media systems -- and reviews the technological changes -- e.g., cable, satellite, and computer networks -- that have impacted American politics.Editorials
Booknews
This textbook challenges the notions that Americans are mere sponges of media messages or that the media is merely a tool of politicians. Instead, a more complex and interactive approach is offered up wherein the media mediate in similar ways that political parties, political elites, and interest groups do. The third edition offers a new chapter which reviews newer media forms such as the Internet, talk radio, and television talk. Other matter has been updated concerning, for example, Clinton "scandals," military intervention, and the 1996 presidential campaign. The 2000 campaign is addressed (and, no doubt, will be updated when or if there is a 4th edition). Every chapter ends with a summary, suggested readings, study questions, and related web sites for investigation. A substantial history of American media and politics in the 18th and 19th introduces the volume. Davis teaches at Brigham Young University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 26, 2000
Publisher
Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, c2001
Pages
358
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780130264046