Media Consumption and Public Engagement: Beyond the Presumption of Attention

Couldry, N.; Livingstone, S.; Markham, T.

Democracy is based on the belief that the media gets the attention of voters. But is this plausible in an age of multiplying media, disillusionment with the political system and time-scarcity? This book addresses this question, and charts experiences of 'public connection'.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-04-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403985347

DOI: 10.1057/9780230800823

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 247.0