"For anyone interested in the relationship between politics and mass media, this is a key book. Neil Washbourne combines a compendious knowledge of modern forms

The book explores the complex interconnections between media, political organisation and society. This is particularly important in a period when politics seems

A sea change is taking place in how people use media, and it affects not only how people perceive political candidates and where they get their information, but

For successful political leaders, public speaking is only half the battle. A good politician must also be a competent performer. Whether facing critical questio

This book makes an important contribution to the study of political communication. Its chapters analyse forms of media talk associated with contemporary politic