Media Power, Media Politics

Mark J. Rozell (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 0742560678 / ISBN 13: 9780742560673

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2008

About this Item

Media Power, Media Politics examines the role and influence of the media in every sphere of American politics. Organized thematically, the book analyzes the relationship between the media and key institutions, political actors, and nongovernmental entities, as well as the role of the new media, media ethics, and foreign policy coverage. Editor(s): Rozell, Mark J.; Mayer, Jeremy D. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFD; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662. . 2008. 2nd. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Media Power, Media Politics
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742560678
• ISBN 13: 9780742560673
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Media Power, Media Politics, Second Edition, examines the role and influence of the media in every sphere of American politics. Organized thematically, the book analyzes the relationship between the media and key institutions, political actors, and nongovernmental entities, as well as the role of the new media, media ethics, and foreign policy coverage. Written clearly and concisely by leading scholars in the field, the chapters serve as broad overviews to the issues, while discussion questions and suggestions for further reading encourage deeper inquiry. Updated throughout, the second edition includes expanded coverage of the evolving role of new media, a new chapter on terrorism and the media, and new pedagogical exercises and featured interviews with journalists, bloggers, and media advisers.

About the Authors

MARY E. STUCKEY is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Mississippi.

JAN PONS VERMEER, is Professor of Political Science and Chariman of the Faculty at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Mark J. Rozell is dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He also holds the Ruth D. and John T. Hazel chair in Public Policy.