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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 Dynamics of Political Information

This chapter explores the author's motivations for writing and their personal experiences that shaped their understanding of political information dissemination. It examines how social interactions and discussions can distort information, leading to misinformation and varied interpretations of political news. The chapter highlights a study revealing the accuracy of shared information while emphasizing the implications of even small distortions on political attitudes and engagement.

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