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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