Political journalism in comparative perspective /

Political journalism is often under fire. Conventional wisdom and much scholarly research suggest that journalists are cynics and political pundits. Political news is void of substance and overly focused on strategy and persons. Citizens do not learn from the news, are politically cynical, and are d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Albæk, Erik
Other Authors: Van Dalen, Arjen, 1980-, Jebril, Nael, 1980-, Vreese, C. H. de (Claes Holger), 1974-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambriedge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Series:Communication, society, and politics.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Comparing political journalism
  • Journalists: the people behind the headlines
  • Journalists and politicians: a troubled relationship?
  • Do role conceptions matter?
  • What type of journalism produces public knowledge?
  • Does infoainment journalism lead to political cynicism?
  • Good journalism, satisfied citizens?
  • Political journalism: today and tomorrow.