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Will a crisis in journalism provoke a crisis in democracy?

Authors :
Barnett, Steven
Source :
Political Quarterly. Oct-Dec, 2002, Vol. 73 Issue 4, 400-408
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

A strong case for the negative impact of political journalism in two respects is presented. It is held that there is a link between the growing culture of cynicism in political reporting and the declining levels of political trust and engagement among voters - the same was reinforced by a study of the impact of negative campaign commercials established some years ago.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00323179
Volume :
73
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Political Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.120502534