News and Public Opinion Media Effects on Civic Life

"A well-written book which shows that the classical triangle of news media, politics and public opinion still has a strong mutual influence."
Political Studies Review
 
"This book is a masterful treatment of the relationship between news and public opinion. The authors examine the changing media environment, including entertainment news and blogs. The book looks at both process and effects (outcomes). The book is an important contribution to the literature on this vitally important topic."
William Benoit, Ohio University
 
"Unquestionably, The News and Public Opinion would be my first choice if asked to recommend a single book about the interface between news stories and the public's political views. This brief study is amazingly comprehensive in its range of topics and depth of analysis. The clear, smooth prose makes it a joy to read."
Doris Graber, University of Illinois at Chicago
 
"This concise and readable volume by one of the founders of media agenda-setting research and his noted colleagues reviews an impressive amount of research on today's changing communication environment and its influence on public opinion, knowledge, and political participation. As such, it will be valuable and accessible to all interested in these subjects for years to come!"
David Weaver, Indiana University-Bloomington