Demanding Democracy

Demanding Democracy, volume 1, provides a scholarly examination of the 1992 presidential election and its impact on American political life. Robert Schmuhl analyzes the intense interplay between citizens, political figures, and the media during a period of significant electoral turnout. The text explores how an engaged electorate responded to the media landscape, reacting against the negative campaigning of previous years and the rise of new information sources. This political science study investigates the roles of George Bush, Ross Perot, and Bill Clinton within the shifting dynamics of mass media and government.

The book also addresses the long-term implications of communication technology on civic participation. By examining the emergence of the Information Highway, Schmuhl evaluates how new media affects opinion formation and the way voters engage with public life. This work serves as a detailed resource for those studying United States politics and government from 1989 to 1993, as well as the political aspects of mass media.