Differential Learning in Communication Networks. Interpersonal Communication Moderating Influences of News Media Usage on Political Knowledge

International Journal of Public Opinion Research

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2015, Pages 509-543

  Schäfer, Anne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANNHEIM   (Germany)

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EID: 84964255475     PISSN: 09542892     EISSN: 14716909     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ijpor/edv019     Document Type: Review

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