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 arguments and logic behind it, the experiences of the delegates and journalists involved, and social science research analyzing the news coverage and its effects.

With a foreword by Maxwell McCombs and Amy Reynolds, this comprehensive study is both a specific case study of the NIC and a broad contribution to the discipline of political communication.

Don't miss out on this fascinating look at the inner workings of democracy in action!