News and Public Opinion - McCombs, Maxwell (University of Texas, Austin) a Holbert, Lance (Ohio State University) a Kiousis, Spiro (University of Florida) a Wanta, Wayne (University of Missouri, Columbia)

Introductory textbook on a major area of media and journalism studies. Outlines the research across the key stages of the acquisition of information, formation of attitudes and opinions and to the consequences of all these elements for participation in public life. Written by a highly experienced author team.