Media and Voters in Canadian Election Campaigns by Fletcher, Frederick J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Foreword Introduction Preface 1. Television, Advertising and Canadian Elections

Introduction The Media Knowledge of and Interest in Politics Media Agendas and Political Personalities Media Effects on Voting Conclusion and Discussion Appendix Notes Bibliography

2. Media Usage and Political Behaviour

Introduction Media Attention The Sociodemographic Correlates of Media Attention The Political Behaviour Correlates of Media Attention Media Impact on Political Opinions and Political Behaviour Summary The Media and Politics: Some Conclusions Recommendations Appendices Notes Bibliography

3. The Importance and Potential of Leaders Debates

An Overview of the 1984 and 1988 Elections The Effect of Leaders Debates on Vote Decisions The Effect of Leaders Debates on Voter Turnout The Effect of Leaders Debates on Attitudes toward Party Leaders The Effect of Leaders Debates on Political Knowledge Conclusions and Recommendations Notes References

Introduction Televised Debates in the United States Televised Debates in Europe and Australia Televised Debates in Canada Conclusion and Recommendations Interviews Bibliography

5. Improving Voter Information About Parties and Candidates

Voter Information Methods Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Canadians Blind and Visually Impaired Canadians Conclusion Notes Interviews References

Contributors to Volume 18 Acknowledgements The Collected Research Studies Commission Organization Editorial, Design and Production Services