Media Power, Media Politics

by Rozell, Mark J.; Mayer, Jeremy D.; Cornfield, Michael; Curry, Kristina E.; Dulio, David A.; Kasniunas, Nina Therese; Love, Maryann Cusimano; Lynch, G Patrick; Maltese, John Anthony; Medvic, Stephen K.; College, Marshall; Nacos, Brigitte; Renner, Tari; Sem

• ISBN13: 9780742560673
• ISBN10: 0742560678
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-15
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Media Power, Media Politics, Second Edition, 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. Written clearly and concisely by leading scholars in the field, the chapters serve as broad overviews to the issues, while discussion questions and suggestions for further reading encourage deeper inquiry. Updated throughout, the second edition includes expanded coverage of the evolving role of new media, a new chapter on terrorism and the media, and new pedagogical exercises and featured interviews with journalists, bloggers, and media advisers.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Media Power, Media Politics	p. 1
The Presidency and the News Media	p. 19
Congress and the News Media	p. 43
Interview: The Honorable Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD)	p. 63
Press Coverage of the United States Supreme Court	p. 69
Assignment: Generational Change in Media Consumption	p. 98
The Gatekeeping Power of the Media as Illustrated in Its Coverage of Civil Rights and Liberties	p. 99
Interview: Janet Terry, Local News Writer/Producer	p. 113
Bureaucracy and the Media	p. 119
Assignment: Media Exposure Survey	p. 134
A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing: What We Know about the Role of the Media in State Politics	p. 137
Interview: Brenna Holmes, Online Political Activist/Consultant	p. 156
Political Parties and the Media	p. 159
Presidential Elections and the Media	p. 175
Interview: David Mark, Senior Editor, Politico	p. 199
The News Media and Organized Interests in the United States	p. 205
Assignment: The Political Message of Your Favorite Movie	p. 230
The Media and Public Opinion	p. 233
The New Bully Pulpit: Global Media and Foreign Policy	p. 257
Assignment: Playing Politics on Social Networks	p. 289
The Central Role of Media and Communication in Terrorism and Counterterrorism	p. 293
Interview: Ed Morrissey, Political Blogger	p. 315
The Internet and the Future of Media Politics	p. 319
Index	p. 339
About the Editors	p. 357
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