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

New Books in Education

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The Impact of Socially Transmitted Information

This chapter examines how the transmission and distortion of information within social networks affect individuals' attitudes and political engagement. It discusses the nuances of being under-informed, uninformed, and misinformed, highlighting the dual role of social information in fostering both knowledge and misinformation. By analyzing data from the 2022 elections, the chapter reveals the correlations between peer exposure, political activities, and perceptions of electoral fairness.

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