{"title":"Peter Van Aelst","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Van Aelst explores the intersection of media, politics, and public opinion with a sharp focus on how news consumption shapes political knowledge. His works provide thoughtful analysis of the complexities behind information dissemination and perception across varied political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Van Aelst's books offer valuable insights into the dynamics of misinformation and understanding within the Global North, inviting reflection on the power and pitfalls of modern news use.\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":78.0,"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":222.0,"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.pro\/collections\/peter-van-aelst.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}