Media and Agenda Setting: Effects on the Public, Interest Group Leaders, Policy Makers, and Policy

Authors:
  • FCFay Lomax Cook
    Fay Lomax Cook
  • TTTom R. Tyler
    Tom R. Tyler
  • EGEdward G. Goetz
    Edward G. Goetz
  • MGMargaret T. Gordon
    Margaret T. Gordon
  • DPDavid Protess
    David Protess
  • DLDonna R. Leff
    Donna R. Leff
  • HMHarvey L. Molotch
    Harvey L. Molotch

Abstract
Using an experimental design built around a single media event, the authors explored the impact of the media upon the general public, policy makers,