Political Communication in America

A newly updated revision of a classic in the field of political communication.

A synthesis of writings in political communication from the fields of communication, political science, journalism and history. This updated edition features new chapters on the topics of campaign management, congressional campaigns, politics and popular culture, and "unofficial Washington".Denton and Woodward provide a newly updated revision of their classic in political communication. This pioneering text provides a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the role and function of communication in American politics. A synthesis of some of the best writing in political communication from the fields of communication, political science, journalism, and history, this edition features completely new chapters on the topics of campaign management, congressional campaigns, politics and popular culture, and unofficial Washington. This edition also reflects updated sources and recent examples. Students and scholars in the fields of communication, political science, political sociology, and contemporary American political history will find this text invaluable.