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Thomas J. Johnson is the Amon G. Carter Jr. Centennial Professor at the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and the director of the Digital Media Research Program, having joined the faculty in Fall 2010. Johnson's research focuses on the impact of media on political elections and public perception. His studies started with the 1984 election and have evolved through subsequent elections, examining the role of new media such as talk radio, blogs, social networks, and mobile applications. He has investigated how these platforms serve as substitutes for traditional media, influence journalistic framing, and affect citizens' political engagement and social capital. Johnson has authored and co-edited five books, with a recent notable work on agenda-setting theory, highlighting the changes in the media landscape in the 21st century. He has published 65 refereed journal articles, 21 book chapters, and presented over 100 papers at various conferences, contributing significantly to the field of media studies and its implications for journalism and mass communication.
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