Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

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

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Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Commentary: Charlie Chaplin’s messages are timeless (Free Lance-Star)

ALTHOUGH Charlie Chaplin honed his craft in the now dust-covered formats of vaudeville and silent film, the world’s first global movie star remains an important voice who speaks to us about key questions involving political power and our shared humanity.

Commentary: Charlie Chaplin’s messages are timeless (The Free Lance-Star)

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Stephen Farnsworth 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 nine 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: Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information Evaluation Strategies for Journalists and News Consumers

By Stephen J. Farnsworth and Michael Mirny
This book is designed for journalists, journalism students, and others who wish to learn more about disinformation, including how to identify false information and how to counter it.

This book will soon be available for free download.

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Center for Leadership & Media Studies

Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies supports faculty and student study of political leadership and the mass media.  Please consider providing financial support to this important Mary Washington program via this contribution link.

Recent Posts

  • Mary Talk: Farnsworth to Discuss Political Humor, Sept. 25 September 4, 2024
  • Freedom Caucus bets big on spending proposal in gamble to boost Trump and GOP majority (The Washington Examiner) September 4, 2024
  • Virginia 7th District candidates battle over residency, service (Richmond Times-Dispatch) September 4, 2024
  • Dr. Farnsworth’s International Programs September 4, 2024
  • Farnsworth Lectures on Disinformation and Political Humor September 4, 2024
  • Will the Democrats Achieve “Triple Control” in the U.S. Elections? (Al-Sharq) September 2, 2024
  • Farnsworth Shares Thoughts on Youngkin’s View of Trump Policies in ‘The Washington Post’ September 1, 2024
  • Democratic National Convention Recap (WCPT Radio 820, Chicago) August 26, 2024
  • Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy (The Conversation) August 21, 2024
  • Convention Night One: Biden warns “Democracy Must Be Preserved” (CTV News) August 20, 2024

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