Mass Media and Democratic Politics (Case Studies in Political Communication)

Author: Xie Yue
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: From the perspective of political communication studies, this book examines democratic politics 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 becomes evident. This paper strives for academic ideals in understanding democratic politics, upholding value-neutral academic integrity, and fulfilling the objective and fair social responsibilities. The aim is to demonstrate the scientific nature of political studies through such efforts. Taking the United States as a case study and guided by Marxist theory, this book explores the complex relationship between media and politics in a democratic society from the perspective of political communication studies. The book comprehensively and thoroughly analyzes issues such as the constitutional status of contemporary American mass media, 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 work in this field and serves as a valuable reference for faculty and students of higher education institutions, government employees, and media and cultural workers.