"From reading our literature," Richard Perloff observes, "You would assume that the only campaigns in America are for the presidency." The focus of this book will be to better understand the role of communication and media in the political process in the 2014 midterm elections and is intended to serve as an important monograph on the mid-term elections.

Proposals for book chapters are invited that examine aspects of political communication, broadly conceived, during the 2014 mid-term elections in the United States. Particularly, studies are sought that examine the implementation, consequences, and role of using all forms of mass media in the American political process. Examples of chapters that examine the media’s role in the following topics are particularly welcomed: Political Advertising, Strategically Targeting Voters/Voter Contact, Debates, Media Effects, Media Framing, Speeches, Political Polling/Public Opinion, Political/Politician’s Images, Political Rhetoric, Party Politics, etc.

Original research is required and all methodological approaches are acceptable. Every study must be theoretically grounded. The length of the chapter should consist of no less than 6,000 words and no more than 7,000 words including references. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, must be followed.

Submit a title and 300-400 word abstract as an email attachment (MS Word) no later than April 10, 2014 to both editors. Abstracts should give a clear sense of (a) the focus of the chapter, (b) the scope of the research, (c) the method of inquiry, and (d) the theoretical foundation.

In addition to the abstract, please submit a bio of each author no longer than 200 words that includes (a) highest degree earned and the institution from which it was earned, (b) most recent publications and research interests, and (c) areas of scholarly interests and expertise.

Submitters will be notified by April 21, 2014. Individuals whose proposals are accepted need to submit the completed draft of the chapter no later than December 15, 2014.

It is worth mentioning that we have published numerous books on media and politics. Our most recent book, Presidential Campaigning and Social Media: An Analysis of the 2012 Campaign was recently published by Oxford University Press.

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