The Media and Its Effects on Voting Behavior

Abstract: A 9 page literature review examining a blend of political scientists' research and more casual observations regarding how the media influences voter behavior on election day. Most work has been centered on the television medium, with far less attention given to radio and newspapers. What is absolutely certain is that the media do have an impact, though existing studies and considered observation and experience have not been able to concur on precisely what that impact is. Media effect on voter behavior continues to be an area needy of study, though perhaps under better design than that which has guided such studies in the past. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Catagory: General

Subcatagory: Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

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