Noting that the study of communication in political settings is an increasingly popular and important area of teaching and research in many disciplines, this 51-item annotated bibliography reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field and is designed to incorporate varying approaches to the subject matter. With few exceptions, the books and journal articles included in the annotated bibliography are drawn from the 1950-84 period, reflecting the dominant role of mass media, particularly television, in the political process. (RS)