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News use, political knowledge, and misperceptions in 18 countries across the Global North / Peter Van Aelst, Luisa Gehle, Christian Schemer, Jesper Strömbäck, Alon Zoizner.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Aelst, Peter van, author.
- Gehle, Luisa, author.
- Schemer, Christian, author.
- Strömbäck, Jesper, author.
- Zoizner, Alon, author.
- Series:
- Cambridge elements.
- Cambridge elements. Elements in politics and communication. 2633-9897
- Cambridge elements. Elements in politics and communication, 2633-9897
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Press--Western countries.
- Press.
- Press--Developed countries.
- Press and politics--Western countries.
- Press and politics.
- Press and politics--Developed countries.
- Mass media and public opinion--Western countries.
- Mass media and public opinion.
- Mass media and public opinion--Developed countries.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (99 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), digital, PDF file(s).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- The established idea that people learn about politics and relevant societal issues via the news media can be put into question. First, people choose to avoid most news. Second, people may form their beliefs based on false and misleading information. This Element confirms the added value of staying informed through using traditional news media.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on March 4, 2026).
- ISBN:
- 1-009-63246-9
- 1-009-63248-5
- 1-009-63243-4
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