Studies of Communication in the 2012 Presidential Campaign by... - 9780739185179

Studies of Communication in the 2012 Presidential CampaignAuthor(s): Robert E. Denton Jr., Judith S. Trent, Henry C. Kenski, Kate M. Kenski, Dennis D. Cali, Theodore F. Sheckels, Melody Lehn, Brian Heslop, Patrick S. Loebs, Rita Kirk\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Lexington Books\nISBN-13: 9780739185179, 978-0739185179\nSynopsis\nThis diverse and unique collection of essays examines a wide range of communication elements and themes in the context of the 2012 election. Topics include the early campaign and Romneys nomination battle, candidate image, the rhetoric and campaigning of Michelle Obama and Ann Romney, issues of race, persuasive appeals to voters, the use of music and social media, and Obamas second inaugural address. Studies of Communication in the 2012 Presidential Campaign aims not only to expand the contributions and understandings of the various roles of communication in the 2012 presidential election, but also to cultiva.