Comparing Political Communication: Theories, Cases, and Challenges (Communication, Society and Politics) Book

This volume assesses the state of the art of comparative political communication research and considers potential ways in which it could and should develop. While cross-national studies were long neglected, twenty experts from Europe and the United States offer a unique and comprehensive discussion of the theories, cases, and challenges of comparative research in political communication. The first part discusses the fundamental themes, concepts and methods essential to analyze the effects of modernization and globalization of political communication. The second part offers a broad range of case studies that illustrate the enormous potential of cross-national approaches in many relevant fields of political communication. The third part paths the way for future research by describing the most promising concepts and pressing challenges of comparative political communication. This book is intended at introducing new students to a crucial, dynamic field as well as deepening advanced students' knowledge of its principles and perspectives.