Political Campaigns and Political Advertising - A Media Literacy Guide (Hardcover, annotated edition)

Examining political campaigns and political advertising through the analytical lens of media literacy, this well-illustrated and timely handbook guides readers through the maze of blandishments and spin that is the hallmark of the modern political campaign. It dissects the persuasive strategies embedded in the political messages we encounter every day in the media and demonstrates the importance of critical thinking in evaluating media "stories." Key concepts of media literacy are applied to political advertising in traditional media (newspapers, television, radio) and on the Internet, the new frontier of the political advertising wars. Dealing with blogs, social networking, user-generated web sites, and other electronic formats familiar to young voters, this lively introduction to the new world of political messaging appeals to readers' affinity for visual learning as well as their ability to discern messages in text. Unique in applying media literacy concepts to the political context while directly addressing students and general readers, this book not only explains but graphically demonstrates both established techniques of political "framing" and the new avenues of persuasion being pioneered in digital media. It will also interest viewers who like their political news in traditional media but unconventional formats. Comprehensive coverage of the media as a tool of political campaigns Accessible format intended to appeal to students who are very familiar with the visual organization of the Internet Sidebars highlighting critical thinking/viewing questions; key definitions, facts, dates, and data; telling but offbeat and entertaining trivia Substantial resources section, includingtimeline, glossary, and annotated lists of print and electronic materials Presentation correlating with state and national curriculum standards

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	Frank W. Baker
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	196
Edition:	annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-34755-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Political campaigning & advertising Promotions
LSN:	0-313-34755-7
Barcode:	9780313347559

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