Political Campaign Communication

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Political Campaign Communication

Principles and Practices

Communication studies Media studies Elections and referenda / suffrage Political campaigning and advertising

Authors: Robert E. Denton Jr., Ben Voth, Judith S. Trent, Robert V. Friedenberg

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Collection: Communication, Media, and Politics

Language: English

Published by: Rowman & Littlefield

Published on: 20th November 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 494 pages

ISBN: 9781538171455


Overview

The tenth edition of Political Campaign Communication: Principles and Practices provides a clear and thorough survey of the strategic decisions vital to the success of contemporary political campaigns. The authors draw on a host of examples involving political campaigns at local, statewide, and national levels to illustrate all aspects of campaign communication, from forms of public address to buttons, yard-signs, and billboards, to traditional media and the use of internet and social media platforms. Throughout the volume they draw on communication theories to clearly explain contemporary political campaign practices.

Updated to reflect the most recent practices and events from the 2020 presidential campaign, the book also considers journalistic practices and ethical considerations of today.

Features of the tenth edition:

Includes examples and data from the 2020 election cycle

Updated and expanded discussion of social media platforms and practices

Increased art and graphics program to engage students and increase information retention

Expanded discussion of the history, practice, and state of journalism today

New chapter on local elections and offices

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