Description: Contents: Part I: Mass Media and Government Institutions. Introduction to Political Communication. Early History of the Press and Presidency. Modern History of the Press and Presidency. Presidents and News in the Television Age. Covering the Presidency. Presidential Rhetoric. Presidential Rhetoric: Genres and Impact. Congress and the Media. The Media and Local Politics. Part II: Political Communication Theories and Effects. Political Communication Effects. Agenda-Setting. Agenda-Building. The Health Care Reform Campaign. Health Care Reform: News and Public Opinion. Part III: Communication and the Presidential Election. Presidential Campaigns: History and Overview. The Media and the Nominating Process. The Press and the Presidential Campaign. News Media Impact on Voters. Political Advertising: Content. Political Advertising: Effects. Debates: Formats and Strategies. Debates: Impact and Controversies. Epilogue.

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