The Poll With A Human Face: The National Issues Convention Experiment in Political Communication (Routledge Communication Series)

The National Issues Convention (NIC) was a groundbreaking event in 1996 that brought together 459 Americans from diverse backgrounds on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin to discuss major public issues and question Vice President Al Gore and presidential candidates.

This book provides a detailed account of this innovative experiment in democracy, including the recruitment process for delegates, how public journalism advocates covered the event, and social science research analyzing the news coverage and its effects.

With insights from leading experts in political communication, this comprehensive study offers a unique perspective on the intersection of mass communication and democracy.

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