Political Communication

Published by De Gruyter Mouton 2014

Political Communication

Edited by: Carsten Reinemann

Volume 18 in the series Handbooks of Communication Science

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110238174

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Against the background of an enormous expansion and diversification of both political communication itself and scientific research into its structures, processes, and effects, this volume gives an overview of some of the key theories and findings accumulated by political communication research over the last decades. In order to do so, the volume provides readers with review articles by renowned international authors on various aspects of (I) the normative, regulatory and conceptual foundations of political communication, (II) different situations of political communication (e.g., elections, referendums, social movements, media hypes, crisis and war), (III) the activities of and part played by political actors, (IV) mass media and journalism, (V) characteristics and typical features of media messages, (VI) the role played by citizens as well as (VII) various kinds of effects on citizens. Each section includes several chapters that address specific issues and research problems in the form of comprehensive overviews articles.

Comprehensive overview of key issues in political communication research
Strong focus on an international and comparative perspective
Renowned group of international authors from 13 different countries

Author / Editor information

Carsten Reinemann, University of Munich, Germany.

Reviews

"Der Band ist theoretisch anspruchsvoll und als akademisches Nachschlagewerk sehr zu empfehlen. Die meisten Beiträge sind entlang thematischer Dimensionen aufgebaut und bieten so einen einfachen Zugang. So eignet sich das Handbuch auch als Lektüre für Studierende höherer Semester."
Pablo Porten-Cheé in: M&K Medien & Kommunikationswissenschaft 4/2015

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Preface to Handbooks of Communication Science series Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	v
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
1. Political communication research. A brief history of the field and the idea of this handbook Carsten Reinemann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Section I: Foundations
2. Normative theories of political communication Hans Mathias Kepplinger Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	21
3. The regulation of political communication Manuel Puppis Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
4. Political communication in long-term perspective Winfried Schulz Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	63
5. Political communication in comparative perspective: Key concepts and new insights Barbara Pfetsch and Frank Esser Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	87
Section II: Situations
6. Strategic political communication in election campaigns Jesper Strömbäck and Spiro Kiousis Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	109
7. Political communication in referendums Claes H. de Vreese and Andreas R. T. Schuck Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
8. Hypes, waves, and storms: Events and the dynamics of their coverage James Stanyer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	151
9. Political Communication in social transformation and revolution James K. Hertog and Robert J. Zuercher Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	167
10. News media, war and world politics Piers Robinson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
Section III: Political Actors
11. Political actors as communicators Tamir Sheafer, Shaul R. Shenhav and Meital Balmas Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211
12. Media, political agendas and public policy Peter Van Aelst Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	231
13. Political public relations Spiro Kiousis and Jesper Strömbäck Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	249
Section IV: Mass Media and Journalism
14. The media of political communication Susana Salgado Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	269
15. The media as political actors Brian McNair Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	289
16. The production of political coverage: The push and pull of power, routines and constraints Karin Wahl-Jorgensen Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	305
17. Political journalists as communicators. The impact of individual characteristics on their work Carsten Reinemann and Philip Baugut Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	325
Section V: Media Messages
18. The quality of political media coverage Olaf Jandura and Katja Friedrich Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	351
19. Issues, events and frames in political media coverage Toril Aalberg Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	375
20. Politicians, parties and political candidates in the news media David Nicolas Hopmann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	389
21. Entertaining and emotional elements in political coverage Patricia Moy, Courtney N. Johnson and Michael L. Barthel Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	409
22. The political relevance of entertainment media R. Lance Holbert, Megan R. Hill and Jayeon Lee Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	427
Section VI: Citizens
23. Individual political communication and participation Jens Wolling and Martin Emmer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	449
24. Interpersonal and mass mediated political communication Hajo G. Boomgaarden Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	469
25. Uses and perceptions of political media Yariv Tsfati Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	489
26. Selection, perception, and processing of political messages Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	507
Section VII: Effects on citizens
27. Communication and political socialization Claes H. de Vreese and Judith Möller Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	529
28. Cognitive effects of political mass media Florian Arendt and Jörg Matthes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	547
29. Emotional effects in political communication Christian Schemer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	569
30. Attitudinal effects in political communication Marcus Maurer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	591
31. Media effects on political behavior Amy B. Becker and Dietram A. Scheufele Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	609
Biographical sketches Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	627
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	641

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
Audience: Institutes, libraries, undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as scholars and everyone interested in the whole area of communication studies as well as people especially interested in political communication, such as politicians, PR managers, people within the massmedia and journalists.
Pages
- Front matter: 11
- Main content: 648
Keywords: Media; Journalism; Media Use; Interpersonal Communication; Media Effects

eBook

Published: July 28, 2014
ISBN: 9783110238174

Hardcover

Published: May 26, 2014
ISBN: 9783110238167