Social Network Sites and Political Engagement: Exploring the Impact of Facebook Connections and Uses on Political Protest and Participation

Mass Communication and Society

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 430-451

  Chan, Michael ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 84965002390     PISSN: 15205436     EISSN: 15327825     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15205436.2016.1161803     Document Type: Article

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