About the Series

Cambridge Elements in Politics and Communication publishes research focused on the intersection of media, technology, and politics. The series emphasizes forward-looking reviews of the field, path-breaking theoretical and methodological innovations, and the timely application of social-scientific theory and methods to current developments in politics and communication around the world. 

Individual Elements contributions are at a length (20,000-30,000 words) that is longer than a journal article but shorter than a book. This length allows for more scope and depth than is available through the article format while also enabling authors to write on a shorter timeline than would be feasible with a scholarly book. Elements publish within 12 weeks of acceptance after full peer review.

Communication technologies are constantly changing, affecting and in response to the political environment. The accelerated publication speed possible in the Elements series will enable authors to quickly communicate innovative scholarship focused on current trends and enduring questions in media and politics.

Editor Biography

Stuart Soroka is a Professor in the Departments of Communication and Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on political communication, political psychology, and the relationships between public policy, public opinion, and mass media.  His books with Cambridge University Press include Information and Democracy (2022, with Christopher Wlezien), The Increasing Viability of Good News (2021, with Yanna Krupnikov), Negativity in Democratic Politics (2014), and Degrees of Democracy (2010, with Christopher Wlezien).

Contact the Editor

snsoroka@ucla.edu