Why Populists Do Well on Social Networks

A link between populism and social media is often suspected. This paper spells out a set of possible mechanisms underpinning this link: that social media changes the communication structure of the public sphere, making it harder for citizens to obtain evidence that refutes populist assumptions. By...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kai Spiekermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Global Justice Network 2020-11-01
Series:Global justice: Theory, Practice, Rhetoric
Online Access:https://www.theglobaljusticenetwork.org/index.php/gjn/article/view/203