"This is a systematic and accessible introduction to the critical concepts, structures, and professional practices of political communication. Author Darren G. Lilleker presents more than 50 core concepts in political communication which cement together various strands of theory. From aestheticisati
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on to virtual politics, he explains, illustrates, and provides selected further readings. He considers both practical and theoretical issues central to political communication and offers a critical assessment of recent developments in political communication." (Publisher description)
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Mahwah, N.J: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (2004), xviii, 541 pp.
"The Handbook of Political Communication Research is a benchmark volume, defining the most important and significant thrusts of contemporary research and theory in political communication. Editor Lynda Lee Kaid brings together exemplary scholars to explore the current state of political communicatio
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n research in each of its various facets. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of political communication scholarship, contributions represent research coming from communication, political science, journalism, and marketing disciplines, among others." (Publisher description)
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"Bleibt alles anders? Oder was ist wirklich neu in der viel beschworenen Berliner Medienrepublik? Die qualitative Studie untersucht explorativ und in komparativer Sicht (USA und Deutschland) die Auslagerung von Regierungs-PR zu Agenturen und Beratern sowie die Auswirkungen auf die Beziehung zum Poli
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tikjournalismus - unter anderem mittels einer Fallstudie zum Imagebuilding von Finanzminister Hans Eichel. Die Untersuchung läuft vor dem theoretischen Hintergrund eines normativen akteurstheoretischen Modells politischer Öffentlichkeit ab. Einen Schwerpunkt bildet die theoretische und empirische Analyse der Metakommunikation über Politik-PR." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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