Background
Graber, Doris Appel was born on November 11, 1923 in St. Louis. Daughter of Ernest and Martha (Insel) Appel.
( How often do we hear that Americans are so ignorant abo...)
How often do we hear that Americans are so ignorant about politics that their civic competence is impaired, and that the media are to blame because they do a dismal job of informing the public? Processing Politics shows that average Americans are far smarter than the critics believe. Integrating a broad range of current research on how people learn (from political science, social psychology, communication, physiology, and artificial intelligence), Doris Graber shows that televised presentations—at their best—actually excel at transmitting information and facilitating learning. She critiques current political offerings in terms of their compatibility with our learning capacities and interests, and she considers the obstacles, both economic and political, that affect the content we receive on the air, on cable, or on the Internet. More and more people rely on information from television and the Internet to make important decisions. Processing Politics offers a sound, well-researched defense of these remarkably versatile media, and challenges us to make them work for us in our democracy.
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( Books on journalists typically focus on the dynamics of...)
Books on journalists typically focus on the dynamics of the newsmaking process. The Politics of News: The News of Politics extends this examination to explore the struggle between journalists, political actors, and the public for control of the news in democratic countries. The book shows how the news media function as an intermediary between governments and citizens, as well as between political actors (such as parties and interest groups) and the public. Essays present a diversity of views and are written by a distinguished group of authors that includes such luminaries as Jim Lehrer, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Robert Picard, and Andrew Kohut. The Politics of News is policy-oriented. By diagnosing problems faced by those whose influence affects newsmaking in both existing and emerging democracies, authors generate ideas about possible reforms. Several chapters offer comparative analysis that offer students insight into the impact of cultural factors on newsmaking. Accessible yet sophisticated, this anticipated second edition covers significant issues surrounding political news, ranging from the limits of press freedom during times of war and the implications of media concentration for democratic participation, to the ingenious ways that governments and interest groups draw attention to their concerns.
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( Whether it's the Internal Revenue Service or the local ...)
Whether it's the Internal Revenue Service or the local police department, every person's life is affected by how public organizations handle information. New technologies are inundating us with data-agencies collect, store, analyze and disseminate information. How organizations manage this information is crucial to their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. It is becoming more difficult for public organizations to formulate clear messages. Political pressure from elected officials and public scrutiny make the task of managing communication even more daunting. By helping students see how communication networks must be treated within larger psychological, cultural, and mechanical contexts, Graber presents ways to construct effective channels so information is transmitted to the appropriate audiences, linking policy decisions and feedback from citizens. Blending the best of theory and practice, The Power of Communication helps both students and practitioners turn a flood tide of information into an asset, rather than a menace, to good government.
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(The eighth edition of Graber s classic text is thoroughly...)
The eighth edition of Graber s classic text is thoroughly updated to reflect major structural changes that have shaken the world of political news. Graber combines comprehensive coverage and cutting-edge theory as she shows students how the media influence governmental institutions and functions, and in turn how the government shapes the way the media disseminate information.
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(This work assesses the political consequences of news pre...)
This work assesses the political consequences of news presented to the public and how the public processes the news. Based on monitoring of 16 adults and the news content that reached them, it focuses on the thinking processes that come into play when people cope with political information.
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(Integrating a broad range of research on how people learn...)
Integrating a broad range of research on how people learn, this text shows that televised presentations - at their best - actually excel at transmitting information and facilitating learning. The author critiques political offerings in terms of their compatibility with our learning capabilities.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FDVTPAW/?tag=2022091-20
editor political scientist author
Graber, Doris Appel was born on November 11, 1923 in St. Louis. Daughter of Ernest and Martha (Insel) Appel.
AB, Washington University, St. Louis, 1941; Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1947.
Feature writer, St. Louis County Observer, University City Tribune, St. Louis, 1939-1941; civilian director, United States Army Ednl. Reconditioning Program, Camp Maxey, Texas, 1943-1945; editor legal magazines, Commerce Clearing House, Chicago, 1945-1946; lecturer political science, Northwestern University, 1948-1949; lecturer political science, University of Chicago, 1950-1951; research associate Center for Study American Foreign and Military Policy, University of Chicago, 1952-1971; lecturer political science, North Park College, 1952; member of faculty, University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1964; associate professor political science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1964-1969; professor, University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1970; editor textbooks, Harper & Row, Evanston, 1956-1963.
( How often do we hear that Americans are so ignorant abo...)
(Integrating a broad range of research on how people learn...)
( Whether it's the Internal Revenue Service or the local ...)
(The eighth edition of Graber s classic text is thoroughly...)
(This work assesses the political consequences of news pre...)
( Books on journalists typically focus on the dynamics of...)
Member League of Women Voters, American Association Public Opinion Research, Midwest Association Public Opinion Research (council 1978-1983, program chairman 1978-1979, president 1980-1981, Career award 1988), Midwest Political Science Association (past president 1972-1973, council 1973-1974, program section chair 1979, Career award 1994), American Political Science Association (council 1978-1979, vice president 1980-1981, program chairman 1984, chairman political communications section 1989-1991, chairman editorial board Political Science 1992-1994), International Political Science Association, National Communications Association (Career award, 2006), International Commission Association (division program chairman 1978-1980, division chairman 1980-1982, chairman program 1990, chairman pre-program 2004, Career award 1996, 2010), Association Education for Journalism, Academy Political Science, American Academy Political and Social Science, International Society Political Psychology (council 1992-1993, 95-98, co-program chairman 1993-1994, president 1995-1996, Career award, 2007), Phi Beta Kappa (president Iota of Illinois chapter 1991-1992), Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Alpha Alpha.
Married Thomas M. Graber, June 15, 1941. Children: Lee Winston, Thomas Woodrow, Jack Douglas, Jim Murray, Susan Doris.