Vermeer's competently edited volume fills a void in the literature by focusing on mass media in congressional elections. . . .
About the Author: JAN PONS VERMEER, is Professor of Political Science and Chariman of the Faculty at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
242 Pages
Political Science, Political Process
Series Name: Contributions in Political Science
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About the Book
Vermeer's competently edited volume fills a void in the literature by focusing on mass media in congressional elections. . . . The project is well executed. The quality of the articles varies, but overall this edited collection is important because it addresses a topic which has not been covered very well. Choice
Questions about the impact of media advertisements and news coverage on the democratic process are asked with increasing frequency by both the public and concerned professionals and policy-makers. Congressional campaigns and elections in particular have been the subject of much recent scholarly attention. In this volume twelve specialists explore the relationship between mass media and congressional campaigns from a variety of perspectives, covering issues ranging from ethics and ideology to newspaper and television exposure to policy information and advertisements.
Book Synopsis
Vermeer's competently edited volume fills a void in the literature by focusing on mass media in congressional elections. . . . The project is well executed. The quality of the articles varies, but overall this edited collection is important because it addresses a topic which has not been covered very well. Choice
Questions about the impact of media advertisements and news coverage on the democratic process are asked with increasing frequency by both the public and concerned professionals and policy-makers. Congressional campaigns and elections in particular have been the subject of much recent scholarly attention. In this volume twelve specialists explore the relationship between mass media and congressional campaigns from a variety of perspectives, covering issues ranging from ethics and ideology to newspaper and television exposure to policy information and advertisements.
About the Author
JAN PONS VERMEER, is Professor of Political Science and Chariman of the Faculty at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.14 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 242
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Political Process
Series Title: Contributions in Political Science
Publisher: Praeger
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jan Vermeer
Language: English
Street Date: December 4, 1987
TCIN: 1007422855
UPC: 9780313251870
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-4723
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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