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Danny Hayes
Jennifer L. Lawless
其他書名
The Demise of Local Journalism and Political Engagement
出版
Cambridge University Press
, 2021-09-16
主題
Language Arts & Disciplines / Journalism
Political Science / General
Political Science / American Government / General
Social Science / Media Studies
ISBN
1108834779
9781108834773
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=a_w7EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
In recent decades, turnout in US presidential elections has soared, education levels have hit historic highs, and the internet has made information more accessible than ever. Yet over that same period, Americans have grown less engaged with local politics and elections. Drawing on detailed analysis of fifteen years of reporting in over 200 local newspapers, along with election returns, surveys, and interviews with journalists, this study shows that the demise of local journalism has played a key role in the decline of civic engagement. As struggling newspapers have slashed staff, they have dramatically cut their coverage of mayors, city halls, school boards, county commissions, and virtually every aspect of local government. In turn, fewer Americans now know who their local elected officials are, and turnout in local elections has plummeted. To reverse this trend and preserve democratic accountability in our communities, the local news industry must be reinvigorated - and soon.