Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication

The book "Political Communication" is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of political communication. It offers a unique set of conceptual tools, uses examples and case studies, and takes a multi-perspective approach. The second edition is up-to-date with recent political events and includes more cross-national research. It also refines the five principles of political communication to reflect contemporary media trends and covers key emerging topics such as misinformation and threats to democratic institutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Extremely well written and organized in an accessible way without talking down to the reader, drawing the reader in with its conversational, exploratory style. Provides a unique, brief set of conceptual tools (the five principles) that is pulled through the entire text to help make sense of the broader field of political communication. Excellent use of examples and case studies that illustrate major concepts, including framing and media effects. A multi-perspective approach (political elites, journalists, etc.), valuable for analyzing power dynamics in various media environments. Deals extensively with the role of media in war, peace, and terrorism, adding important international coverage alongside domestic media politics in elections. Integrates discussion of new media alongside coverage of traditional media for a comprehensive understanding of contemporary political communication. Puts forth a balanced argument that prompts students to stay focused on the political context in which the media is operating. New to the Second Edition Up-to-date coverage of major political events in the last decade, including the landmark US elections of 2016 and 2020. Devotes more attention to the hybrid media system that has developed over the last decade, providing a greater balance between traditional news and social media in particular. Includes more cross-national research, especially in non-Western and non-democratic countries. Refines the five principles of political communication to better reflect contemporary media trends. Covers key emerging topics including misinformation and threats to democratic institutions, new forms of political engagement, and the economic base of the various forms of media.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032009933
Edition number: 2 New edition