Department: Political Science
Areas of expertise:
- Media and Politics
- Media Effects on Polarization
- Talk Radio
- Behavior of Journalists
- Public Opinion
- Political Campaigns
A scholar of American government and politics, Jones' interests include political communication, political behavior, public opinion, polarization and media, and elections. Jones serves as the director of JMU’s Washington Semester, a study abroad and internship-based program that allows students to experience the abundant political and cultural opportunities available in D.C.
Jones earned his doctorate and master's from Purdue University, and his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University.
Media contact: Eric Gorton, gortonej@jmu.edu
In the news
- Why Americans' Trust In the Media Is At An All-Time Low (Christian Science Monitor)
- What Would a Trump TV Network Mean for America? (Christian Science Monitor)
- Here's What Americans Really Think of Election Coverage (Business Insider)
- What do Americans Really Think of Election Coverage? (Christian Science Monitor)
- U.S. Media and Elections in Flux: Dynamics and Strategies (Routledge)
- The Polarizing Effect of a Partisan Workplace (Cambridge Journals)
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