"For anyone interested in the relationship between politics and mass media, this is a key book. Neil Washbourne combines a compendious knowledge of modern forms of communication with an astute and sophisticated analysis of contemporary politics. Mediating Politics is theoretically subtle and empirically detailed, offering a new perspective on a vital topic."

Professor John Street, University of East Anglia, UK

"In the vast field that political communication has become Neil Washbourne's book stands out... Admirable and helpful work for both students and scholars new to the topic."

Professor Liesbet van Zoonen, Erasmus University, RotterdamHow is politics reported in the media?

How does the relationship between the media and political organizations affect the political messages that are conveyed?