Mass Media and Democratic Politics: Case Studies in Political Communication

Author: Xie Yue
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Understanding democratic politics from the perspective of political communication, situating the focus within the broader context of the relationship between the state and society. The media are both a part of society and a part of politics. When we have a clear understanding of the social origins of democracy, the connection between the media and democracy will become evident. This paper strives for academic ideals in understanding democratic politics, upholding value-neutral academic integrity, and fulfilling the social responsibility of objectivity and fairness. The aim is to demonstrate the scientific nature of political research through such efforts. Taking the United States as a case study, this book, guided by Marxist theory, examines the complex relationship between media and politics in a democratic society from the perspective of political communication. The entire work comprehensively applies theories from disciplines such as political science and communication studies, combined with specific examples, to provide a thorough analysis of contemporary American mass media's constitutional status, the role of public opinion as the foundation of a democratic society in the United States, and the functioning of media in American democratic politics. It is an innovative and invaluable work in the field, serving as a reference for faculty and students of universities and colleges, government employees, and media and cultural workers.