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Engaging the Public
Simon, Paul. Ed(S): Johnson, Thomas J.; Hays, Carol E.; Hays, Scott P.
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Description for Engaging the Public
Paperback. This volume of original essays by leading political scientists and media scholars examines the nature of political disengagement among the public and offers concrete solutions for how the government and media can stimulate public engagement in the political process. Editor(s): Johnson, Thomas J.; Hays, Carol E.; Hays, Scott P. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
In the1996 presidential election, voters stayed away from the polls in record numbers. This volume of original essays by leading political scientists and media scholars examines the nature of political disengagement among the public and offers concrete solutions for how the government and media can stimulate public engagement in the political process. Among recommendations are more public deliberation, media responsibility, and campaign finance reform. Candidates with integrity, issues that matter, and information that is both reliable and meaningful will motivate the disaffected more surely than special-interest appeals to minorities, lower-income voters, students, and others. Further recommendations include using the Internet, ... Read more
In the1996 presidential election, voters stayed away from the polls in record numbers. This volume of original essays by leading political scientists and media scholars examines the nature of political disengagement among the public and offers concrete solutions for how the government and media can stimulate public engagement in the political process. Among recommendations are more public deliberation, media responsibility, and campaign finance reform. Candidates with integrity, issues that matter, and information that is both reliable and meaningful will motivate the disaffected more surely than special-interest appeals to minorities, lower-income voters, students, and others. Further recommendations include using the Internet, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847688906
SKU
V9780847688906
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About Simon, Paul. Ed(S): Johnson, Thomas J.; Hays, Carol E.; Hays, Scott P.
Thomas J. Johnson is an associate professor in the School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Carol E. Hays is a research coordinator at the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois. Scott P. Hays is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and data analyst at ... Read more
Reviews for Engaging the Public
This well-rounded study goes beyond handwringing about the sad state of civic engagement in the United States. It presents important research that sheds new light on the problem and makes thoughtful, workable recommendations about solutions. Engaging the Public is worth reading, worth pondering, and worth implementing.
Doris A. Graber, University of Illinois at Chicago This is an ambitious collection ... Read more
Doris A. Graber, University of Illinois at Chicago This is an ambitious collection ... Read more