Provides crucial context for important recent developments
Have the 2016 elections and Trump presidency ushered in a new era in political communication? Iyengar helps students see how dramatic developments like claims of “fake news,” allegations of Russian election meddling via social media, and Donald Trump’s attacks on mainstream news outlets fit into a larger understanding of the media’s role in democracy.
I had to read this for one of my classes. It was interesting and informative but very dry. His political views are slightly strange but I respected his theories and research. Not sure I’d recommend this one, but I would also not discourage you from reading it.