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PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The structure and content of the book owe much to lectures in
political communication developed for students of media and public
relations at the University of Stirling between 1990 and 1994. My
ability to think and write clearly about the subject of political
communication has benefited substantially from their comments and
feedback. I trust that, were they beginning their studies anew, they
would find this book a useful and accessible introduction. Time to
write was greatly enhanced by a period of sabbatical leave provided
by the University of Stirling. My colleagues in the Department of
Film and Media Studies at Stirling provided, as always, valuable
support and encouragement.
Brian McNair
March 1995

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