The Press and American Politics: The New Mediator (2nd Edition)

This book explores all aspects of the relationship between the press and American politics. It takes a well-balanced stance -- showing the relationship as a new interaction, rather than expected dominance or subservience. Outlines a more complex role for the news media as a new mediator struggling with other traditional mediators -- e.g., political parties, political elites, and interest groups -- in the political processes of American politics. Documents the historical changes that shaped both the political and media systems -- and reviews the technological changes -- e.g., cable, satellite, and computer networks -- that have impacted American politics.