An introduction to political communication
At a time of radical shifts in power across the globe, the sixth edition of An Introduction to Political Communication examines the role of the media in the political process. Brian McNair reflects on the role of communication in key events such as the referendum vote for the UK's withdrawal fr...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Routledge
2003
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| Edition: | 3rd ed |
| Series: | Communication and society
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Add Tag | Summary: | At a time of radical shifts in power across the globe, the sixth edition of An Introduction to Political Communication examines the role of the media in the political process. Brian McNair reflects on the role of communication in key events such as the referendum vote for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, the rise of nationalist populism in Europe, and the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 US presidential election. He explores the use of communication as a weapon by Islamic State and other insurgent organisations, and by Putin's Russia in its dealings with the West, including the hacking of Democratic Party emails in 2016. McNair argues that an expanding globalised public sphere and digital media network have transformed political communication, allowing political actors, from politicians and pressure groups to trade unions and terrorist organisations, to bypass traditional, established media in communicating their messages. |
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| Physical Description: | xx, 250 pages illustrations 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0415307074 0415307082 (pbk.) 9780415307079 (hbk) 9780415307086 (pbk) |
An introduction to political communication