Framing American politics / edited by Karen Callaghan and Frauke Schnell ; with a foreword by Robert M. Entman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Callaghan, Karen (Karen J.)

Schnell, Frauke.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in politics--United States.

Communication in politics.

United States.

Press and politics--United States.

Press and politics.

Mass media--Political aspects--United States.

Mass media.

Mass media--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

xiv, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Pittsburgh, PA : University of Pittsburgh Press, [2005]

Summary:

Using current controversial issues, the contributors to this collection dicuss the importance of how a concept is framed. They explore the process of framing as well as the effects it can have on the public's political awareness.

Contents:

Introduction : Framing political issues in American politics / Karen Callaghan and Frauke Schnell

News from somewhere : journalistic frames and the debate over "public journalism" / Michael X. Delli Carpini

Campaign frames : can candidates influence media coverage? / Kim L. Fridkin and Patrick J. Kenney

Obstacles and opportunities : factors that constrain elected officials' ability to frame political issues / Teena Gabrielson

Democratic debate and real opinions / Donald R. Kinder and Thomas E. Nelson

Terrorism, media frames, and framing effects : a macro- and microlevel analysis / Frauke Schnell and Karen Callaghan

Super-predators or victims of societal neglect? : framing effects in juvenile crime coverage / Frank D. Gilliam Jr. and Shanto Iyengar

Media frames, core values, and the dynamics of racial policy preferences / Paul M. Kellstedt

Conclusion : Controversies and new directions in framing research / Karen Callaghan.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-237) and index.

ISBN:

0822958643

OCLC:

56370196