This 44-item bibliography, limited to the television era of American politics, is intended to assist teachers of debate, argumentation, and political communication; researchers of campaign debates; and debate sponsors and participants. Scholarly books and monographs; public affairs books, monographs and papers; academic articles and chapters from…

Examines presidential primary debates from four perspectives: history, politics, public interest, and television. Argues that, to fulfill their potential for informed public discussion, debate sponsors must refine and adapt their formats to the television medium while still serving the interests of the public and the candidates. (JD)

Noting that television debates have become a regular feature of the media politics by which candidates seek office, this annotated bibliography is particularly intended to assist teachers and researchers of debate, argumentation, and political communication. The 40 citations are limited to the television era of American politics and categorized as…