Politics and the Twitter revolution : how tweets influence the relationship between political leaders and the public /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Parmelee, John H., 1970-
Imprint:	Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2012.
Description:	vii, 247 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Lexington studies in political communication Lexington studies in political communication.
Subject:	Twitter. Communication in politics -- Technological innovations -- United States. Political leadership -- Technological innovations -- United States. Public relations and politics -- United States.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8602195

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Other authors / contributors:	Bichard, Shannon L., 1973-
ISBN:	9780739165003 (cloth : alk. paper) 0739165003 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780739165027 (electronic) 073916502X (electronic)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Importance of Twitter in Politics
Chapter 2. Why People Use Twitter for Politics: The Uses and Gratifications of Following Political Leaders' Tweets
Chapter 3. The Impact of Political Tweets When Used as Word-of-Mouth Communication
Chapter 4. Is Following Political Leaders Good for Democracy? Examining Political Twitter Use, Selective Exposure, and Selective Avoidance
Chapter 5. In Their Own Words: Exploring the Role and Value of Political Twitter Use in Followers' Lives
Chapter 6. Tweets on the Campaign Trail: An Analysis of Frames Used in 2010 Campaign Tweets
Chapter 7. Conclusion: How Twitter Influences the Relationship between Political Leaders and the Public
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

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