Terrorism, Elections, and Democracy : Political Campaigns in the United States, Great Britain, and Russia
By: Oates, Sarah (Author), Kaid, Lynda Lee (Author), Berry, Mike (Author).
Palgrave Macmillan. Published: 05/02/2010. Audience Guide: Professional & Vocational.
Hardback. Sourced from U.S.A.
This book examines the influence of terrorist threat in the recent elections in the United States, Great Britain, and Russia to analyze the influence of post-9/11 fears on voting behavior in comparative perspective. Using data from television news analysis, campaign tactics, and focus groups over a four-year period, the authors find that the specter of terrorism plays a distinct role in shaping both election messages and outcomes in the United States and Russia. It is in these two very different countries that warnings about terrorism find the most resonance with parties, candidates, journalists, and voters alike. The analysis shows that terrorism fears have dominated candidate messages in recent elections in Russia and the United States. Item Details
ISBN10/13: 0230613578/9780230613577
TITLE: Terrorism, Elections, and Democracy
CONTRIBUTORS: Oates, Sarah (Author), Kaid, Lynda Lee (Author), Berry, Mike (Author)
IMPRINT: Palgrave Macmillan
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Hardback
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/02/2010
SUBJECT: Politics, Politics, Campaigning, Elections & Polls, Conflict
DIMENSIONS (Width x Height): 141mm x 222mm
PAGES: 272
AUDIENCE GUIDE: Professional & Vocational
CONTENTS: Introduction Candidate Messages and News Framing in U.S. Elections A New U.S. News Paradigm?: Variation in Election News Coverage Voting with the Heart and Not the Head: The Electorate, Security Fear, and Vote Choice in the United States Candidate Messages and News Framing in British Elections Putting Terrorism in Perspective: The British Electorate and Security Threat Limitless Threat, Limited Choices?: Party Messages and News Framing in the 2003/4 Russian Elections Strong Hands, Not Democracy: The Media Logic of Russian Viewers Conclusions: The Politics of Fear in Comparative Perspective Bibliography
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