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