Richey, Sean. <br/><br/>
The social basis of the rational citizen :  how political communication in social networks improves civic competence / 
Sean Richey. 
 - Lanham, Maryland. :  Lexington Books,  [2014] 
 - v, 109 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-102) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780739166307 (cloth : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Communication in politics<br/>Social media--Political aspects<br/>Social networks--Political aspects