Abstract
This chapter identifies the problems associated with the American democracy, particularly those related to the government's political leaders and other elites. It takes a look at the factors which drive the policy goals of the political elites, and notes that most of the new online media and traditional press have focused on strategically manipulating the political elites. The chapter also highlights the possible solutions for the American democracy, such as reform.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of American Public Opinion and the Media |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191728389 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199545636 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 19 2011 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The several contributors 2011. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- American democracy
- Online media
- Policy goals
- Political elites
- Reform
- Strategic manipulation
- Traditional press