Discover the critical insights into modern election reporting with 'Reporting Elections,' a must-have resource for anyone interested in the intersection of media and democracy. This brand-new book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018, delves into the complexities of how elections are covered in advanced Western democracies, focusing on the implications for informed citizenship and democratic health. With 224 pages filled with original research and an extensive evaluation of election studies, authors Cushion and Thomas provide a nuanced perspective on the media's role during campaign seasons. Explore key topics such as horserace journalism, media ownership, and the relationship between political news coverage and democratic values. This comprehensive examination emphasizes the need for a shift towards a public logic in election reporting, where voter agendas and party policies are prioritized. Perfect for students, journalists, and political enthusiasts alike, 'Reporting Elections' is your guide to understanding and improving election discourse.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517510
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
How elections are reported has important implications for the health of democracy and informed citizenship But, how informative are the news media during campaigns? What kind of logic do they follow? How well do they serve citizens?eBased on original research as well as the most comprehensive assessment of election studies to date, Cushion and Thomas examine how campaigns are reported in many advanced Western democracies. In doing so, they engage with debates about the mediatization of politics, media systems, information environments, media ownership, regulation, political news, horserace journalism, objectivity, impartiality, agenda-setting, and the relationship between media and democracy more generally.Focusing on the most recent US and UK election campaigns, they consider how the logic of election coverage could be rethought in ways that better serve the democratic needs of citizens. Above all, they argue that election reporting should be driven by a public logic, where the agenda of voters takes centre stage in the campaign and the policies of respective political parties receive more airtime and independent scrutiny.