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Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, "Tracks on the Trail: Popular Music, Race, and the US Presidency" (U Michigan Press, 2023)

New Books in Political Science

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The Power of Sound: Influence of Music on Political Campaigns

Exploring how music and sound impact American politics, this chapter delves into how candidates use music to shape their identity, appeal to voters, and convey messages. It discusses the role of authenticity in campaign playlists, analyzes successful and unsuccessful music choices by political figures, and emphasizes the need for critical thinking about how music influences perceptions of candidates.

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