Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-231) and index.

This book is an exploration of the extent to which young people in the UK are disaffected with traditional politics, and particularly the role played by televisual representations of the political process. The authors look at how television represents young people themselves, and at how young people use new forms of media to inform themselves politically -- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- The Crisis of Political Representation -- Young People, Politics and Television -- Broadcasters’ Perspectives -- Content Analysis of Television News -- The Symbolic Criminalisation of Young People -- The Monopolisation of Political Discourse -- The Boundaries of Political Debate: Animal Rights -- Apathetic of Excluded? Young People, News and the Electronic Media -- Talk Back: Young Audiences and Reception -- Conclusion: Is Another Television News Paradigm Possible?