Key Concepts in Political CommunicationThis is a systematic and accessible introduction to the critical concepts, structures and professional practices of political communication. Lilleker presents over 50 core concepts in political communication which cement together various strands of theory. From aestheticisation to virtual politics, he explains, illustrates and provides selected further reading. He considers both practical and theoretical issues central to political communication and offers a critical assessment of recent developments in political communication.
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MediaCentred Democracy | |
Media Effects | |
Mediatisation | |
MessageMessages | |
Negativity | |
News Management | |
News Values | |
Packaging | |
BrandsBranding | |
BroadcastingNarrowcasting | |
CampaignsCampaigning | |
CivilCivic Society | |
ConsumerismConsumerisation | |
Cynicism | |
Dealignment | |
Dumbing Down | |
ErepresentationEpolitics | |
Electoral Professionalism | |
Emotionalisation | |
Framing | |
Globalisation | |
Hegemonic Model | |
Ideology | |
Image | |
Information Subsidies | |
Infortainment | |
LegitimacyLegitimisation | |
Manufactured Consent | |
Permanent Campaigning | |
Political Advertising | |
Political Marketing | |
Popular Culture | |
Populism | |
Propaganda | |
PseudoEvents | |
Public Relations Democracy | |
Public Sphere | |
Representation | |
Rhetoric | |
Segmentation | |
SoundbiteSoundbite Culture | |
SourceReporter Relations | |
SpinSpinDoctor | |
Technological Determinism | |
Terrorism | |
Uses and Gratifications Theory | |
Virtual PoliticsVirtual Communities | |
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