The psychology of media and politics

Research indicates that people discount their own opinions and experiences in favor of those of ""experts"" as espoused in the media. The framing of news coverage thus has a profound impact on public opinion, and political decision making as a response to public outcry. However,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Comstock, George A. (-)
Otros Autores: Scharrer, Erica
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press c2005.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Research indicates that people discount their own opinions and experiences in favor of those of ""experts"" as espoused in the media. The framing of news coverage thus has a profound impact on public opinion, and political decision making as a response to public outcry. However, the choice of how to frame the news is typically made to solicit viewership and high ratings rather than to convey accurate and meaningful information. This book discusses why people discount their own opinions, how the media shapes the news, when this drives political decision making, and what the effect is on the fut
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (329 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781280628573
9786610628575
9780080454252