Overview

This is a systematic and accessible introduction to the critical concepts, structures and professional practices of political communication. Lilleker presents over 50 core concepts in political communication which cement together various strands of theory. From aestheticisation to virtual politics, he explains, illustrates and provides selected further reading. He considers both practical and theoretical issues central to political communication and offers a critical assessment of recent developments in political communication.

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Author:   Darren G. Lilleker
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9781412918312

ISBN 10:   1412918316
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   25 January 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Aestheticisation Agenda-Setting Americanisation/Professionalism Audiences Authenticity Brands/Branding Broadcasting/Narrowcasting Campaigns/Campaigning Civil/Civic Society Consumerism/Consumerisation Cynicism Dealignment Dumbing Down E-representation/E-politics Electoral professionalism Emotionalisation Framing Globalisation Hegemonic Model Ideology Image Information Subsidies Infotainment Legitimacy/Legitimisation Manufactured Consent Media-Centred Democracy Media Effects Mediatisation Message/Messages Negativity News Management News Values Packaging Permanent Campaigning Political Advertising Political Marketing Popular Culture Populism Propaganda Pseudo-Events Public Relations Democracy Public Sphere Representation Rhetoric Segmentation Soundbite/Soundbite Culture Source-Reporter Relations Spin/Spin-Doctor Technological Determinism Terrorism Uses and Gratifications Theory Virtual Politics/Virtual Communities

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Darren Lilleker is a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University in Communication and Marketing Research.

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