Langer, A.I. (2007) A historical exploration of the personalisation of politics in the print media: the British prime ministers (1945-1999). Parliamentary Affairs, 60(3), pp. 371-387. (doi: 10.1093/pa/gsm028)
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Abstract
This article examines the historical evolution of the personalisation of politics in the print media. Analysis of The Times from 1945 to 1999 demonstrates, firstly, that there has been a positive trend in leaders' overall mediated visibility and, to a lesser extent, in the salience of Prime Ministers' leadership qualities. However, both variables have shown a fair degree of fluctuation. Secondly, there has been a clear move towards the portrayal of the ‘human’ side of leaders during the latter 20 years of this period, with a steep increase in the references to their personal lives, especially in the case of Blair.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Langer, Dr Ana Ines |
| Authors: | Langer, A.I. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
| Journal Name: | Parliamentary Affairs |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| ISSN: | 0031-2290 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1460-2482 |
| Published Online: | 06 June 2007 |
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