New Directions in Media and Politics (New Directions in American Politics)

Each chapter starts with a "big question" about the impact of the news media, provides an overview of the more general topic, and then answers that question by appealing to the best, most-up-to-date research in the field. The volume as a whole is held together by an exploration of the rapidly changing media environment and the influence these changes have on individual political behavior and governments as a whole. The field of media and politics is quickly changing as society transforms and new technologies develop continuously. Academic research in the area is rapidly breaking new ground to keep pace with the prolific media developments. This innovative, up-to-date text moves beyond rudimentary concepts and definitions to consider the exciting scholarly research that addresses the monumental recent changes in the media system of the United States and the world. This carefully crafted volume addresses the big questions that academic researchers are asking, exposing students to the rigorous scholarship in the field but making it readily understandable by undergraduate students. New Directions in Media and Politics will make an ideal book for courses as it digs deeper into the questions that standard textbooks only hint at—and presents scholarly evidence to support the arguments made. The Field Of Media And Politics Is Quickly Changing As Society Transforms And New Technologies Develop Continuously. Academic Research In The Area Is Rapidly Breaking New Ground To Keep Pace With The Prolific Media Developments. This Innovative, Up-to-date Text Moves Beyond Rudimentary Concepts And Definitions To Consider The Exciting Scholarly Research That Addresses The Monumental Recent Changes In The Media System Of The United States And The World. This Carefully Crafted Volume Addresses The Big Questions That Academic Researchers Are Asking, Exposing Students To The Rigorous Scholarship In The Field But Making It Readily Understandable By Undergraduate Students. Each Chapter Starts With A Big Question About The Impact Of The News Media, Provides An Overview Of The More General Topic, And Then Answers That Question By Appealing To The Best, Most-up-to-date Research In The Field. The Volume As A Whole Is Held Together By An Exploration Of The Rapidly Changing Media Environment And The Influence These Changes Have On Individual Political Behavior And Governments As A Whole. New Directions In Media And Politics Will Make An Ideal Book For Courses As It Digs Deeper Into The Questions That Standard Textbooks Only Hint At--and Presents Scholarly Evidence To Support The Arguments Made. The American Media System Today: Is The Public Fragmenting? / Natalie (talia) Jomini Stroud, Ashley Muddiman -- The Era Of Media Distrust And Its Consequences For Perceptions Of Political Reality / Jonathan M. Ladd -- Making The News: Is Local Television News Coverage Really That Bad? / Erika Franklin Fowler -- News Media And War: Warmongers Or Peacemakers? / Piers Robinson -- Campaigns Go Social: Are Facebook, Youtube And Twitter Changing Elections? / Stephanie Edgerly, Leticia Bode, Young Mie Kim, Dhavan V. Shah -- Negative Campaigns: Are They Good For American Democracy? / Yanna Krupnikov, Beth C. Easter -- Targeting Campaign Messages: Good For Campaigns But Bad For America? / Michael M. Franz -- Do The Media Give Women Candidates A Fair Shake? / Regina G. Lawrence -- Congress And The Media: Who Has The Upper Hand? / C. Danielle Vinson -- To Speak Is To Lead? Conditional Modern Presidential Leadership Of Public Opinion / Brandon Rottinghaus, Matthew Lang -- Political Dynamics Of Framing / Samara Klar, Joshua Robison, James N. Druckman -- The News Anew? Political Coverage In A Transformed Media Age / Danny Hayes -- Politics In The Digital Age: A Scary Prospect / Roderick P. Hart. Edited By Travis N. Ridout. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 226-254) And Index. "It would be difficult to find a more interesting topic than the relationship between the news media and politics, especially given that Americans are now living in the "Twitter presidency" of Donald Trump. Academic research in the area of media and politics is rapidly breaking new ground to keep pace with prolific media developments and societal changes. This innovative, up-to-date text moves beyond rudimentary concepts and definitions to consider exciting research as well as practical applications that address monumental changes in media systems in the US and the world. This carefully crafted volume explores key questions posed by academics and practitioners alike, exposing students to rigorous scholarship as well as everyday challenges confronted by politicians, journalists, and media consumers. Each chapter opens with a "big question" about the impact of the news media, provides an overview of the more general topic, and then answers that question by appealing to the best, most-up-to-date research in the field. The volume as a whole is held together by an exploration of the rapidly changing media environment and the influence these changes have on individual political behavior and governments as a whole. New Directions in Media and Politics makes an ideal anchor for courses as it digs deeper into the questions that standard textbooks only hint at--and presents scholarly evidence to support the arguments made. New to the Second Edition - Fully updated through the 2016 elections and the early Trump presidency with a special focus on the role of social media. - Adds 3 new chapters: The Move to Mobile; Media and Public Policy; and Fake News. - Adds Discussion Questions to the end of each chapter"-- Provided by publisher "It would be difficult to find a more interesting topic than the relationship between the news media and politics, especially given that Americans are now living in the "Twitter presidency" of Donald Trump. Academic research in the area of media and politics is rapidly breaking new ground to keep pace with prolific media developments and societal changes. This innovative, up-to-date text moves beyond rudimentary concepts and definitions to consider exciting research as well as practical applications that address monumental changes in media systems in the US and the world. This carefully crafted volume explores key questions posed by academics and practitioners alike, exposing students to rigorous scholarship as well as everyday challenges confronted by politicians, journalists, and media consumers. Each chapter opens with a "big question" about the impact of the news media, provides an overview of the more general topic, and then answers that question by appealing to the best, most-up-to-date research in the field. The volume as a whole is held together by an exploration of the rapidly changing media environment and the influence these changes have on individual political behavior and governments as a whole. New Directions in Media and Politics makes an ideal anchor for courses as it digs deeper into the questions that standard textbooks only hint at ... and presents scholarly evidence to support the arguments made. New to the Second Edition - Fully updated through the 2016 elections and the early Trump presidency with a special focus on the role of social media. - Adds 3 new chapters: The Move to Mobile; Media and Public Policy; and Fake News. - Adds Discussion Questions to the end of each chapter" .. It would be difficult to find a more interesting topic than the relationship between the news media and politics, especially given that Americans are now living in the "Twitter presidency" of Donald Trump. Academic research in the area of media and politics is rapidly breaking new ground to keep pace with prolific media developments and societal changes. This innovative, up-to-date text moves beyond rudimentary concepts and definitions to consider exciting research as well as practical applications that address monumental changes in media systems in the US and the world. This carefully crafted volume explores key questions posed by academics and practitioners alike, exposing students to rigorous scholarship as well as everyday challenges confronted by politicians, journalists, and media consumers. Each chapter opens with a "big question" about the impact of the news media, provides an overview of the more general topic, and then answers that question by appealing to the best, most-up-to-date research in the field. The volume as a whole is held together by an exploration of the rapidly changing media environment and the influence these changes have on individual political behavior and governments as a whole. New Directions in Media and Politics makes an ideal anchor for courses as it digs deeper into the questions that standard textbooks only hint at--and presents scholarly evidence to support the arguments made. New to the Second Edition Fully updated through the 2016 elections and the early Trump presidency with a special focus on the role of social media. Adds three new chapters: The Move to Mobile; Media and Public Policy; and Fake News. Adds Discussion Questions to the end of each chapter