Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Communication

This Encyclopedia covers the vast field of political communication, presenting an authoritative overview of its key foundational theories and empirical methodologies. Authored by nearly 600 experts from across the globe, it explores diverse areas of inquiry, foreshadowing future trends and avenues for research. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of political communication, the Encyclopedia engages with a range of topics from election campaigns, news and journalism, to interpersonal communication, social media, and psychological mechanisms of information processing. Entries are concise and accessible, critically examining the role of the communicator, the message, the medium, and the receiver, as well as applications to broader societal issues. Key Features: Thoroughly comprehensive with over 400 entries written by leading scholars and researchers Expands the boundaries of political communication beyond usual Western-centric conceptions Provides insights into a wide variety of topics, approaches, paradigms, methodologies, and perspectives Students and scholars of media and communication, political science, sociology, international relations, public administration and management, and social sciences in general will greatly benefit from this essential Encyclopedia. It is also a vital resource for researchers and international policy professionals seeking to understand cutting-edge developments in the field.