Soundbitten : the perils of media-centered political activism /

Sobieraj, Sarah,

Soundbitten : the perils of media-centered political activism / Soundbitten : The perils of media-centred political activism Sarah Sobieraj. - xi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What if the whole world isn't watching? activism, presidential campaigns, and the thorny struggle for visibility -- Campaign events as catalysts : the politicization of public space -- Streets as stage : the many faces of publicity -- "Apparently they don't like succinct and articulate" : journalists, activists, and the battle over news -- Wait. isn't that a bird in your hand? pushing bystanders out of the way in an effort to reach "the public" -- What about us? bittersweet residues of mobilization -- Epilogue : Web 2.0 and election 2008.

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Public relations and politics--United States
Mass media--Political aspects--United States
Communication in politics--United States

JA85.2.U6 / S66 2011

324.730973

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