BASEES/Routledge series on Russian and East European Studies ;
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-218) and index.
From Soviet to post-Soviet media -- "You watch in pain" : focus group findings about television viewing -- The rise of the broadcast party in Russia -- The genesis of television control and content in Russian elections, 1993-6 -- Consolidation of media control : the 1999 and 2000 elections -- "No better heroes" : focus group findings about political images, parties and voting in Russia -- Television viewing and public opinion across Russia -- Consolidation in Russian political communication : the 2003 Duma and 2004 Presidential elections -- Conclusions : tuning out democracy.
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Sarah Oates gives a detailed examination on a central theme in political science: the relationship between democracy and the mass media. This significant book contains a wealth of information and data, including: public opinion surveys, content analysis of television news, focus groups and in-depth interviews to examine why political parties and the mass media failed so spectacularly to aid in the construction of a democratic system in Russia. The analysis presents compelling evidence that television helped to tune out democracy as it served as a tool for leaders rather than a conduit of in.
Ebook Library
EBL268709
Television, democracy and elections in Russia.
0415381347
Communication in politics-- Russia (Federation)
Elections-- Russia (Federation)
Public opinion-- Russia (Federation)
Television and politics-- Russia (Federation)
Communication in politics.
Democratie.
Elections.
Invloed.
Politics and government
Public opinion.
Publieke opinie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE-- Media Studies.
Televisie.
Television and politics.
Russia (Federation), Politics and government, 1991-