A Connected America Politics in the Era of Social Media

A Connected America: Politics in the Era of Social Media examines how voters interact with political representatives, the media, and other voters online. Offering a broad and current overview that doesn't skimp on the details, this text focuses on how new media affects policy changes, legislation, and elections-especially in the wake of the unprecedented 2016 U.S. presidential campaign cycle, the multiple special elections, and sweeping policy shifts. Cutting across a variety of course areas and topics, A Connected America is a perfect complement to courses on campaigns and elections, public opinion, and political media.

Thad Hall is former Associate Professor of Political Science at the Institute of Public and International Affairs at the University of Utah.

Betsy Sinclair is Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis.