Spiral of Cynicism

副标题: The Press and the Public Good

ISBN: 9780195090642

出版社: Oxford University Press, USA

出版年: 1997-05-01

页数: 334

定价: USD 39.99

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

This work provides evidence that the way the American news and broadcast media currently cover political issues and events directly causes increased voter cynicism and non-participation. It examines how the media covers both political campaigns and significant legislation (such as the passage of health care reform). The focus on the game of politics, rather than its substance, fuels a cycle of cynicism, trapping media, politicians and voters. Giving reason to hope, the authors provide detailed discussion of what the media could do to halt the current cycle of cynicism.