Campaigning in Europe - Campaigning for Europe: Political Parties, Campaigns, Mass Media and the European Parliament Elections 2004

by Michael Maier (Editor)

In June 2004 the sixth direct election of the European Parliament took place. These "founding elections" were supposed to give a remarkable kick-off for an expanded European Union and to strengthen the still fragile European community. However, an all-time low voter turnout indicated that the elections barely evoked public attention and failed to mobilize voters. In this volume political scientists and communication scholars from almost all EU member states and the US investigate - in country chapters and comparatively - the political parties' campaigns, mass media's election coverage, citizens' engagement, and the short- and long-term effects of the European integration process.

408 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2006

About the author

Michael Maier was a physician, alchemist, and amateur composer who served as counselor to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II Habsburg. His writings were a significant influence on Elias Ashmole and Isaac Newton.