MCC-UE 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Political Journalism, Dramatization, Hyperreality
28 Mar 2016
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Chapter 7 media influence and the political world . Media industry is a powerful lobbyist for its interests. Motion picture association of america, the association of magazine. Lobbies for elimination of regulation that constrain its activities. Made media deregulation a key legislative priority. Most profound & direct influence of the media on the political world takes place at the level of political elites. Media considerations are the single most important factor around which. The importance of appearance candidates organize electoral campaigns. Media coverage of elections tends to highlight images. News accounts of elections emphasize personal stories, personalities, & preplanned campaign events. Less likely to explain substantive issues & policy debates. Media seek to please audiences who do not care about serious political news. Resulted in a loss of substance in favor of appearance. Politicians would often manipulate media coverage by providing television w/an irresistible visual in order to direct media coverage.
