The social basis of the rational citizen : how political communication in social networks improves civic competence / Sean Richey.
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TextPublisher: Lanham, Maryland. : Lexington Books, [2014]Description: v, 109 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780739166307 (cloth : alk. paper)Subject(s): Communication in politics | Social media -- Political aspects | Social networks -- Political aspects
Contents:
Hierarchy, discussion and rationality -- The social basis of voting correctly -- Influences on vote choice in discussion networks -- Policy opinions and discussion networks -- Rational patriotism and social networks -- What promotes political discussion and advocacy? -- The electoral system and political discussion.