Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century: Enlightening or Manipulating?

Kriesi, H.

Analyzes the communication processes in direct democratic campaigns and their effect on the opinion formation of the voters. Based on a detailed analysis of the politicians' strategies, media coverage and the opinion formation of the public in three campaigns, this book argues that the campaigns are more enlightening than manipulating.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349338764

DOI: 10.1057/9780230343214

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 265