Abstract Drawing on Jacques Gerstlé's recent book, La communication politique, this article
suggests that empirical research in political communication might benefit from embracing a …

Democracy depends on the civic and political engagement of individuals. Despite a growing
body of research analyzing political engagement in the United States, little attention has …

There are both strengthening and hold back effects for democracy in the whole picture from
electronic democracy. Electronic democracy should not freely proceed by its nature. In …

Communication between constituents and elected officials is one of the key mechanisms
through which politicians are held accountable and made responsive to the public. New …