Media and Political Engagement Citizens, Communication, and Democracy |
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| Author:
| Dahlgren, Peter |
| Series title: | Communication, Society and Politics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-82101-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $93.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the most difficult problems facing Western democracy today is the decline in citizens' political engagement. This book examines the media's key role in shaping the character of civic engagement and its potential to shape and enhance political engagement, as well as create new forms of political involvement.
One of the most difficult problems facing Western democracy today is the decline in citizens' political engagement. This book examines the media's key role in shaping the character of civic engagement and its potential to shape and enhance political engagement, as well as create new forms of political involvement.