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Spiral of Cynicism

Spiral of Cynicism The Press and the Public Good

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is the first study to provide conclusive evidence that the way the American news and broadcast media currently cover political issues and events directly causes increased voter cynicism and non-participation. In a path-breaking study, Jamieson and Cappella examine how the media cover both political campaigns and significant legislation (the passage of health care reform). The focus on the game of politics, rather than its substance, fuels a cycle of cynicism, trapping media, politicians and voters. Giving reason to hope, the authors provide detailed discussion of what the media could do to halt the current cycle of cynicism.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780195090642
Publisher: OUP USA
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 324.730973
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 458g
Height: 218mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 22mm