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This study of U.S. presidential campaign coverage argues that journalists often tell audiences what actions candidates should take on the campaign trail based solely on whether theyre leading or trailing in the polls. The study of TV coverage of the last twelve elections shows that such expectation setting has increased dramatically over time.

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This study of U.S. presidential campaign coverage argues that journalists often tell audiences what actions candidates should take on the campaign trail based solely on whether theyre leading or trailing in the polls. The study of TV coverage of the last twelve elections shows that such expectation setting has increased dramatically over time.

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Although previous work has indicated that the press is able to set the agenda with regard to public opinion, this book is unique in demonstating that the press also is able to mold opinion within that agenda.

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This book is for typical American families, business travelers, corporate executive management personnel, emergency first responders, school administrators, and local government officials responsible for public safety and emergency management.

Americans are regularly bombarded with reports of disaster and tragedy in the daily news.

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Examining the development of the process of presidential selection, this book contends that many of the major purposes of the selection system as it was formerly understood have been ignored by reformers and modern scholars. It identifies a set of criteria for a selection system and analyzes and evaluates the changes in the selection process.

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Proscribing peace shows how the listing of armed groups as terrorists has made pre-negotiations harder and more prolonged. Drawing on fieldwork in Colombia during the negotiation with the FARC, Sophie Haspeslagh introduces the concept of linguistic ceasefire which becomes a central pre-condition for the initiation of a peace process.

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Explores protest groups, their aims and protest tactics, and investigates the affect their decisions have on press coverage and political debate.

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Explores protest groups, their aims and protest tactics, and investigates the affect their decisions have on press coverage and political debate.

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Protests as Events: Politics, Activism and Leisure is an edited collection that explores activism as a leisure activity and protests as events.

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Protests as Events: Politics, Activism and Leisure is an edited collection that explores activism as a leisure activity and protests as events.

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Written by one of the most influential men of his time and one of the greatest journalists in history, this seminal work of political science presents an incisive examination of democratic theory, the role of citizens in a democracy, and the impact of the media in shaping thoughts and actions.

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This book tracks Americans changing attitudes about smoking over the last century. It carefully examines how Americans came to understand the health risks of smoking, how the tobacco industry sought to reframe smoking, and how public support for tobacco control affected lawsuits, elections, and public policies.

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This contributors' volume examines the ways in which public opinion affects public policy via the news media.

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This contributors' volume examines the ways in which public opinion affects public policy via the news media.

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Public Opinion: Measuring the American Mind provides an in-depth look at the history and future of polling, including how public opinion is measured, how it is used and misused, and how to critically evaluate public opinion data. This new edition incorporates a new theme of po...

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Public Opinion: Measuring the American Mind provides an in-depth look at the history and future of polling, including how public opinion is measured, how it is used and misused, and how to critically evaluate public opinion data. This new edition incorporates a new theme of po...

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The Armenian terrorist movement is the subject of Michael Gunter's analysis. Beginning with an introductory overview of recent Armenian terrorist attacks against Turkish diplomats and property and perceived allies of the Turks, he then examines historical motivations and goals of the Armenian terrorist movement.

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Developing the concept of disobedient knowledge, the anthology provides new perspectives to activism and everyday struggles against racism and bordering. Drawing on empirical material from distinct European contexts, the chapters highlight the intertwined nature of racism and bordering, as well as the role of epistemic disobedience in challenging these.

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Applying fresh tools from economics to explain puzzling behaviors of religious radicals: Muslim, Christian, and Jewish; violent and benign.

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The first major academic investigation of Irish national security policy as it has operated since 9/11. It draws on unprecedented access to Ireland's security and intelligence agencies; over twenty senior personnel were interviewed. -- .

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Through the narrations of war-injured individuals and MSF humanitarian workers, the book explores healing and rehabilitation process in all its complex forms: physically, emotionally and symbolically.