Communication & Participation
Participation is a key component of democratic self-governance. As a concept, it is central in one form or another to all theories of democracy. As a practice, it is the subject of action programs in adult education, community development, and social movements. The series addresses the relationship between participation and communication broadly conceived, in contexts ranging from small group processes, to the effects of computerized communication systems on politics, to the interactions of press and state.
Tom
Jacobson
Dept. of Communication
338 MFAC-Ellicott
State University of New York
Buffalo, NY 14261
Vox (716) 645-2141
Fax 716.645.2086
Political Communication
This series is devoted to any and all aspects of political communication broadly defined to encompass the control, organization, processes, and content of the mass and specialized media as they bear on the political. Thus political is also generously defined. It covers power, authority, government, and the processes and content of public policies as they are affected by and influence the media. Nor is political limited to government institutions and occupants. It includes the media effect on the socialization, opinions, and political participation of individuals and groups. A diversity of approaches ranging from experimental research to case studies to speculative ruminations are welcome. Above all, books are sought that are innovative, thought-provoking, and original.
David
L. Paletz
214 Perkins Library
Duke University
Durham, NC 27706
Vox (919) 660-4321
Fax 919.660.4330