The Rules of Engagement: What Formats, Moderators, and News Values Tell Us About the Content of Electoral Debates

U.S. democracy is one of the most inclusive in the world, yet levels of political knowledge and engagement remain markedly low. Moreover, the news medias coverage of elections inadequately informs and engages the public. These shortcomings underscore the importance of campaign events like electoral...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Turcotte, Jason Marc
Other Authors: Goidel, R. Kirby
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2014
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04082014-154630/