ABSTRACT

Now in its third edition, Political Campaign Communication: Inside and Out examines the intricacies of political campaigning through the eyes of both an academic and a political consultant. Unlike others in its field, this text takes a broad view of political campaigning, discussing both theories and principles, along with topics such as political socialization, the role of money, ethics, and critical events. This new edition delves into ongoing changes in the American political environment, with fuller examinations of women and gender, the involvement of social media in political campaigning, political money, and ethics. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of political communication can make use of updated chapter-by-chapter discussion questions and online practice quizzes.

part I|150 pages

An Overview of Political Communication Issues

chapter 1|21 pages

Political Communication

An Introduction

chapter 3|23 pages

Political Socialization

The Development of Political Attitudes

chapter 4|23 pages

Campaign Strategies

chapter 5|17 pages

The Image of the Political Candidate

chapter 6|30 pages

Media Theory and Political Communication

part II|138 pages

The Campaign Team

chapter 7|15 pages

Campaign Organization

chapter 8|23 pages

Campaign Communications in the Mass Media

chapter 9|29 pages

Political Polling

chapter 10|16 pages

Campaign Communications

Direct Voter Contact

chapter 11|28 pages

Political Speeches

chapter 12|22 pages

Cyberspace

The Internet and Political Communications

part III|92 pages

Campaign Concerns

chapter 13|31 pages

Press Coverage and Media Relations

chapter 14|20 pages

The Role of Political Money

chapter 15|19 pages

The Role of Interpersonal Influence

chapter 16|18 pages

Critical Events Analysis