Elite Cohesion in Mediatized Politics: European Perspectives

This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the political communication elite- high-ranking journalists, editors, politicians and their communication advisors - that shapes the content and form of political messages, news, debate and decisions in modern democracies. Based on an innovative combination of elite theory and political communication studies, the book develops an integrated and comprehensive approach to elite cohesion in political communication, focusing on the extent and patterns of attitudinal consonance among media and political elites. Building on unique survey data from more than 1,500 high-ranking politicians and journalists in six European countries (Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, France and Spain), the book provides unique insights into current reality of mediatized politics, and the key players shaping it.

Author: Eva Mayerh??fer

Publisher: ECPR Press

Publication Date: Nov 09, 2018

Number of Pages: 240 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1785522841

ISBN-13: 9781785522840