The relationship between politics and the media is continually evolving. This book explores the technological, political and social forces that affect the practice of political communication throughout the world today. Offering a critical, historical approach, this book is for all students interested in the communication of politics.

RALPH NEGRINE is Professor of Political Communication in the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield. His many publications include 'Parliament and the Media', 'The Communication of Politics' and 'T.V. and the Press since 1945'.