The book presents five essential principles that elucidate the complex relationship between media and politics. Gadi Wolfsfeld explores how these elements interact and influence each other, providing readers with a framework to comprehend the dynamics at play in political communication. This updated edition enhances the classic text's relevance in today's media landscape.
Focusing on the intersection of media and political conflict, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of various confrontations, from protests to wars. It uniquely examines three significant conflicts: the Gulf War, the Palestinian Intifada, and the Israeli right wing's efforts to disrupt the peace accord with Palestinians. By moving beyond previous studies that narrow the lens to specific events or types of conflict, it offers a dynamic perspective on how media shapes and reflects political turmoil.
This book explores the media's complex role in peace processes, highlighting its impact over time and political contexts. Gadi Wolfsfeld analyzes the Oslo peace process, the Israel-Jordan agreement, and the Good Friday Agreement, revealing how media can hinder or help peace efforts based on varying circumstances.
The politics-media-politics approach -- PMP and election campaigns -- PMP, violent conflicts, and peace processes -- PMP and historical changes -- PMP and comparative political communication -- Using the PMP approach to assess media performance in both democratic and autocratic regimes.