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Taylor N. Carlson, "Through the Grapevine: Socially Transmitted Information and Distorted Democracy" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Media Effects and Political Conversations

This chapter examines the impact of media consumption, particularly for those who do not actively follow the news, and emphasizes the importance of political conversations in shaping public understanding. The discussion also highlights ongoing research into how these conversations can mitigate polarization and influence attitudes towards political violence.

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