{"title":"Jesper Strömbäck","description":"\u003cp\u003eJesper Strömbäck’s work delves into the nuanced relationship between media, politics, and public understanding. His books offer insightful analysis into how news consumption shapes political knowledge and perceptions across diverse societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers interested in \u003cem\u003epolitical communication\u003c\/em\u003e and social science, Strömbäck’s contributions enhance understanding of media influence within democratic contexts, making his work a valuable resource in education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"news-use-political-knowledge-and-misperceptions-in-18-countries-across-the-global-north-by-jesper-stromback-9781009632478","title":"News Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe established idea that people learn about politics and relevant societal issues via the news media can be put into question because of a \"twin challenge of increased media choice.\" First, there is a growing number of people who choose to avoid most news, which leaves them uninformed about what is happening in politics and society. Second, people may form their beliefs based on false and misleading information, leading them to become misinformed about current political issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNews Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North\u003c\/em\u003e investigates both challenges based on data from a large comparative survey in eighteen Western countries. Consistent with the existing literature, the results largely confirm the added value of staying informed through using traditional news media, the public broadcaster in particular. In contrast, consuming news from newer media sources, such as social media and messaging apps, is typically associated across countries with less knowledge and more misperceptions about political matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934156964076,"sku":"9781009632478","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009632478-news-use-political-knowledge-and-misperceptions-in-18-countries-across-the-global-north.jpg?v=1783900463"},{"product_id":"news-use-political-knowledge-and-misperceptions-in-18-countries-across-the-global-north-by-jesper-stromback-9781009632447","title":"News Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe established idea that people learn about politics and relevant societal issues via the news media can be put into question because of a 'twin challenge of increased media choice.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, there is a growing number of people who choose to avoid most news, which leaves them uninformed about what is happening in politics and society. Second, people may form their beliefs based on false and misleading information, leading them to become misinformed about current political issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNews Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North\u003c\/em\u003e investigated both challenges based on data from a large comparative survey in eighteen Western countries. Consistent with the existing literature, the results largely confirm the added value of staying informed through using traditional news media, the public broadcaster in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, consuming news from newer media sources such as social media and messaging apps is typically associated across countries with less knowledge and more misperceptions about political matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934157029612,"sku":"9781009632447","price":213.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009632447-news-use-political-knowledge-and-misperceptions-in-18-countries-across-the-global-north.jpg?v=1783900490"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jesper-stromback.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}