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First published 1995
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Second edition published 1999
Third edition published 2003
Reprinted 2005, 2006
Fourth edition published 2007
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This edition published 2011
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McNair, Brian, 1959–
An introduction to political communication / Brian McNair. — 5th ed.
p. cm. — (Communication and society)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
[etc.]
1. Communication in politics. I. Title.
JA85.M36 2011
324.7′3—dc22
2010041581
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