Do the Media Govern?: Politicians, Voters, and Reporters in America [Paperback]

Shanto Iyengar (Editor), Richard Reeves (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0803956061 | ISBN-13: 978-0803956063

This is the first book dealing with the media and North American politics that brings together the perspectives of academics, reporters, commentators, campaign consultants and policy makers.

The contributions combine the best social science research on political communication with the expertise of some of America's leading journalists and political consultants. The book covers an extensive range of research issues including the forces that influence the production of news stories, the relationship between reporters and elected officials, the use of the media in political campaigns, the effects of news presentations on public opinion, and the increasing importance of the mass media in the policy process.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (February 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803956061
• ISBN-13: 978-0803956063
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Richard Reeves is the author of presidential bestsellers, including President Nixon and President Kennedy, acclaimed as the best nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine. A syndicated columnist and winner of the American Political Science Association's Carey McWilliams Award, he lives in New York and Los Angeles.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Question Everyone Should Be Asking, January 23, 2003

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K. Bettinger (Honolulu, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do the Media Govern?: Politicians, Voters, and Reporters in America (Paperback)

UCLA political science professor Shanto Iyengar and veteran journalist Richard Reeves deliver a great read filled with thought-provoking contributions and commentary. The book is balanced with delightfully entertaining (and revealing) personal experiences from seasoned reporters such as Lou Cannon, and scholarly analysis on the impact of the media on the political landscape of today.
Reeves' lifetime of experience endows this book with a depth of understanding rarely found in books on the media. His easy-to-read introductions set against the backdrop of Iyengar's comprehensive exegisis of the science of journalism provide a complete picture the fourth branch of government.
In addition to being a great journalism textbook, this volume is a page-turner for anyone interested in the complex interrelationships between those that make the news and those that report it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very worthwhile, January 29, 2006

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Barri Worth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do the Media Govern?: Politicians, Voters, and Reporters in America (Paperback)

This book directly addressed my thesis. I found it incredibly comprehensive and informative. It was direct, to-the-point, and easy to read and analyze. Perfect source for a research paper that focuses on mass media and political science questions. Authors cited are strong and reputable. Overall, a wonderful book that every journalism student should read and consult.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Ack!, January 13, 2000

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Julian Bunbury - See all my reviews

This review is from: Do the Media Govern?: Politicians, Voters, and Reporters in America (Paperback)

While it is apparent that the authors are knowledgable about the subject of media and the effects on population, it is also readily apparent that they do not posess an English degree. Put bluntly, the text is difficult to read and sentences lack fluidity and eloquence. In addition, the studies mentioned are often repetitive and do not offer anyhting new to the subject being presented. It's informational but arduous reading.