Presidents and the Media

The Communicator in Chief

Stephen E Frantzich author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Aug '18

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Is Donald Trump’s "War on the Media" new news, fake news, or business as usual? Presidents have always "used" the media and felt abused by it. Tried and true vehicles such as press conferences, routine speeches and the State of the Union address have served presidents’ interests and received significant coverage by the print media. As new technologies have entered the media spectrum, the speed and pervasiveness of these interactions have changed dramatically. President Obama ushered in the social media presidency, while President Trump has become the tweeter-in-chief. This book shows how each of these developments affects what is communicated and how it is received by the public.

Praise for Presidents and the Media

Communication technologies have fundamentally changed how the president interacts with the public, transforming the nature of representative democracy. This book offers a cutting-edge portrayal of how changes in media affect presidential actions and his ability to influence the public. It is a must-read for anyone interested in representative democracy.

James N. Druckman, Northwestern University

Timely and relevant amid cries of fake news, Stephen Frantzich’s thorough overview of the connection between the presidency and media shows how their relationship has existed and continues to evolve under the Trump Administration. This book is accessible to undergraduate students, and it is also a useful compendium for scholars of the presidency and news media.

Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas

Presidents and the Media: The Communicator in Chief is a thorough and thoughtful treatment of an increasingly important topic. It should be required reading for those who want to understand the 21st century version of the public presidency.

Irwin Lester Morris, University of Maryland

Stephen Frantzich’s compelling new book offers a wealth of important insights on the evolving relationship between modern American presidents and the media. This comprehensive account illuminates this symbiotic, tension-filled relationship from the perspectives of the nation’s chief executive, the media, and the public. Frantzich’s crisp writing and engaging analysis shed important light on the changing strategies and techniques that presidents and the media use in their efforts to inform and shape the opinions of the American people.

Brendan J. Doherty, United States Naval Academy

ISBN: 9781138479807

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

222 pages