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Book SynopsisMedia 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.
Trade ReviewMedia Power, Media Politics provides an excellent overview of the interaction between different governmental figures and the media. It clearly illustrates how the media covers political actors, and also how political actors seek to utilize the media. The well-written chapters are a great foundation for spurring class discussion. Of the three books I assigned for my Mass Media and Government class, this was clearly the favorite! -- Allison Clark, University of Georgia
My students found Media Power, Media Politics easy to read and it gave them the academic foundation with which to base their theoretical understanding of the media. It is an excellent text that does not seem to go out of date quickly. -- Alison Dagnes, Shippensburg University
Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: Media Power, Media Politics Part 2 The Presidency and News Media Part 3 The Congress and News Media Chapter 5 Interview: The Honorable Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) Part 6 Press Coverage of the United States Supreme Court Chapter 7 Assignment: Generational Change in Media Consumption Part 8 Civil Rights and Liberties: The Gatekeeping Power of the Media Chapter 9 Interview: Janet Terry, Local News Writer/Producer Part 10 Bureaucracy and the Media Chapter 11 Assignment: media Exposure Survey Part 12 A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing: What We Know About the Role of Media in State Politics Chapter 13 Interview: Brenna Holmes, Online Political Activist/Consultant Part 14 Political Parties and the Media Part 15 Presidential Elections and the Media Chapter 16 Interview: David Marks, Politics Editor of Politico.com Part 17 The News Meida and Organized Interests in the United States Chapter 18 Assignment: The Political Message of your Favorite Movie Part 19 The Media and Public Opinion Chapter 20 Assignment: Playing Politics on Social Networks Part 20 The New Bully Pulpit: Global Media and Foreign Policy Part 21 The Central Role of Media and Communication in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Chapter 22 Interview: Ed Morrissey, Political Blogger Part 23 The New Media
