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Forty years ago, viewers who wanted to watch the news could only choose from among the major broadcast networks, all of which presented the same news without any particular point of view. Today we have a much broader array of choices, including cable channels offering a partisan take. With partisan programs gaining in popularity, some argue that they are polarizing American politics, while others counter that only a tiny portion of the population watches such programs and that their viewers tend to already hold similar beliefs.In How Partisan Media Polarize America, Matthew Levendusky confirmsbut also qualifiesboth of these claims. Drawing on experiments and survey data, he shows that Americans who watch partisan programming do become more certain of their beliefs and less willing to weigh the merits of opposing views or to compromise. And while only a small segment of the American population watches partisan media programs, those who do tend to be more politically engaged, and their effects on national politics are therefore farreaching.In a time when politics seem doomed to partisan discord, How Partisan Media Polarize America offers a muchneeded clarification of the role partisan media might play.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'How Partisan Media Polarize America'? A: 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' explores the impact of partisan media on American political polarization, examining how viewers of such media become more certain of their beliefs and less open to opposing views.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' is Matthew Levendusky.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains a total of 213 pages.
- Q: When was 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' published? A: 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' was published on September 3, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use as it provides well-researched insights into the effects of partisan media on political engagement.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' falls under the genre of Journalism & Nonfiction.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding viewer engagement? A: The book indicates that while only a small portion of Americans watch partisan media, those who do are typically more politically engaged.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'How Partisan Media Polarize America' is listed as an illustrated edition.
- Q: What are the key findings of the book regarding political beliefs? A: The key findings suggest that viewers of partisan media become more entrenched in their beliefs and less willing to compromise or consider opposing viewpoints.