Thomas E. Patterson

Thomas E. Patterson, the Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, is a renowned expert in civic engagement, communications, democracy, elections, media, and political campaigns. He is celebrated for major works such as Informing the News, The Vanishing Voter, Out of Order, The Mass Media Election, and The Unseeing Eye—books that have received major awards and recognition for their impact on the study of journalism, electoral participation, and the media’s influence on politics. Patterson, who holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota, has published widely in both academic and popular outlets and continues to advance knowledge through highly regarded courses on topics including American government, public policy, political institutions, and public opinion