Counter to popular belief, negative, emotional, and even biased political news coverage has some benefits for the American people-influencing their ability to perceive a clear choice between the two major parties, increasing their willingness to participate in politics, focusing their attention on important issues, improving their political knowledge, and building their own feelings of political efficacy. On the other hand, the news media negatively contribute to trust in government and political compromise, both vital elements in a flourishing democracy. Shedding much needed light on a…mehr
Counter to popular belief, negative, emotional, and even biased political news coverage has some benefits for the American people-influencing their ability to perceive a clear choice between the two major parties, increasing their willingness to participate in politics, focusing their attention on important issues, improving their political knowledge, and building their own feelings of political efficacy. On the other hand, the news media negatively contribute to trust in government and political compromise, both vital elements in a flourishing democracy. Shedding much needed light on a complicated issue, this text will be an essential tool for helping students of the media develop a critical eye toward widely held views.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Michael W. Wagner is an assistant professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. His research, teaching, and service are animated by the question, "how well does democracy work?" Wagner approaches this question from a variety of perspectives, incorporating elements of the study of political communication, political parties, journalism, public opinion, political psychology, political behavior, religion and politics, the presidency, and biology into his work. Mike Gruszczynski is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. His research primarily focuses on how emotions influence political beliefs and behavior. His interests more broadly are in political communication, psychology, and public policy.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1: Americans Hate the News Media, but Should They? Chapter 2: Is the Media Really as Negative as People Think? Chapter 3: The Extreme, The Bad, and The Biased: Who Gets Covered and Why Chapter 4: The Benefits of Polarizing News Coverage Chapter 5: Bad Media: Negative News Coverage's Effects on Trust in Government and Democratic Governance Chapter 6: Who Leads Whom: The Dynamics of Politicians' Behavior, Public Attitudes, and News Coverage Chapter 7: The News Media in the 21st Century: Lessons, Opportunities, and Warning Signs
Chapter 1: Americans Hate the News Media, but Should They? Chapter 2: Is the Media Really as Negative as People Think? Chapter 3: The Extreme, The Bad, and The Biased: Who Gets Covered and Why Chapter 4: The Benefits of Polarizing News Coverage Chapter 5: Bad Media: Negative News Coverage's Effects on Trust in Government and Democratic Governance Chapter 6: Who Leads Whom: The Dynamics of Politicians' Behavior, Public Attitudes, and News Coverage Chapter 7: The News Media in the 21st Century: Lessons, Opportunities, and Warning Signs
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