Political Communication and Social Theory

Focusing on the intersection of political communication and media sociology, this book offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary democratic media systems. It critiques traditional scholarship while addressing key topics such as political party communication, the production of news, and the impact of new media on democracy. The text also investigates the decline of trust in political institutions and media, analyzing insights from over 100 interviews with politicians and journalists to understand the contributing factors to the crisis in established democracies.