A Connected America: Politics in the Era of Social Media (The Series on Elections, Opinion and Democracy)

A Connected America: Politics in the Era of Social Media examines how voters interact with political representatives, the media, and other voters online. Offering a broad and current overview that doesn't skimp on the details, this text focuses on how new media affects policy changes, legislation, and elections-especially in the wake of the unprecedented 2016 U.S. presidential campaign cycle, the multiple special elections, and sweeping policy shifts. Cutting across a variety of course areas and topics, A Connected America is a perfect complement to courses on campaigns and elections, public opinion, and political media.

• Mass Media and American Politics
• New Directions in Media and Politics (New Directions in American Politics)
• Frenemies: How Social Media Polarizes America
• Identity Crisis: The 2016 Presidential Campaign and the Battle for the Meaning of America
• Deep Roots: How Slavery Still Shapes Southern Politics (Princeton Studies in Political Behavior)
• Taming Intuition: How Reflection Minimizes Partisan Reasoning and Promotes Democratic Accountability
• Making the News: Politics, the Media, and Agenda Setting