Political Communication Reader

<p><em> <br><p>The Political Communication Reader</p></em> 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:</p><ul> <li>the exercise of power, media and democracy</li> <li>the media and elections</li> <li>media effects</li> <li>political participation and the media</li> <li>the personalization of politics</li> <li>new technologies and the reshaping of political communication.</li> </ul><p>Available as a companion Reader to Brian McNair's <em>Introduction to Political Communication</em> textbook, students will find <em>The Political Communication Reader</em> a valuable resource in this popular subject area.</p> <p>Section 1: Media and Democracy. Section 2: Media and Political Advocates. Section 3: Elections and Campaigning. Section 4: Marketing Politics. Section 5: Media Effects. Section 6: Media and Political Engagement. Section 7: Personalization. Section 8: New Media, New Politics?</p>