Social Networks and Popular Understanding of Science and Health: Sharing Disparities
- ISBN-10
- 1421413256
- ISBN-13
- 9781421413259
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 152
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-10-01
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Brian G. Southwell
Description
This book will appeal to social science students and citizens interested in the role of social networks in information diffusion and yet it serves as a cautionary tale for communication practitioners and policymakers interested in leveraging social ties as an inexpensive method to spread information.
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