num_pages: 304
description: Bennett, W. Lance, The Politics of Illusion, 4th Edition *\ This highly-esteemed book follows the evolution of the news, both as a social and economic product, and as a key to understanding the American political process. Offers the best overview of research on media and politics available, in-depth "Case Studies" in every chapter, and unique views from the press. A sweeping revision and several broad new themes that has been woven throughout the book to reflect important changes in recent 1. the decline of mass media and the fragmentation of the mass news audience; 2. the rise of strategic communication and new technologies of audience targeting; 3. the rise of news negativity; and 4. the news reform movement. For those interested in Media and Politics, Political Communication.
language: English
title: News: The Politics of Illusion
titlecomplete: News: The Politics of Illusion (4th Edition)
genres: Journalism, School, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 117
publisher: Pearson Education