Understanding News Media Consumption and Political Attitudes and Behavior in Latin America
Description:
News media consumption is vital to understanding democracy in Latin America. Democracy in the region lacks consolidation that may be encouraged by the ability of news media to shape individuals' political attitudes and behaviors. Yet, we know very little about how citizens of Latin American countries consume news media or how that consumption affects attitudes and behavior. This study offers a region-wide examination of the factors that shape news media consumption and the effects of that consu…
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Date:
May 2011
Creator:
Salzman, Ryan