Dr. Ann Crigler

Biography

Ann Crigler is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Political Science at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on American Politics, Political Communication, Public Opinion, Research Methods, and Presidential Elections. Crigler's academic work includes co-authoring influential publications such as 'Common Knowledge: News Construction and Political Meaning' and 'Crosstalk: Citizens, Candidates and Media in the Presidential Campaign'. Moreover, she edited 'Psychology and Political Communication' and 'Rethinking the Vote: The Politics and Prospects of American Election Reform', which addresses the complexities of electoral reform after the disputed 2000 presidential election. Her recent work, 'Affect Effect: Dynamics of Emotion in Political Thinking and Behavior', explores how emotions influence political decision-making. Crigler has received the USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award for her excellence in teaching, research, and service to the university.

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