Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Political Science professor, focusing on the mass media, the presidency and Virginia politics

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This entry was posted in Center for Leadership and Media Studies, Great Minds, MRG, Professional Notes, PSCI, sfarnswo, Show on Great Minds, Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Home Page on September 3, 2012 by Steve.

Stephen J. Farnsworth is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Farnsworth is the author or co-author of eight books on the presidency, the mass media, public opinion and journalism. He also has received the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
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NEW BOOK: Presidential Communication and Character "This book traces the evolution of White House news management during America’s changing media environment over the past two decades. Comparing and contrasting the communication strategies of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, it demonstrates the difficulty that all presidents have in controlling their messages despite a seemingly endless array of new media outlets..." More here

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