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Do facts matter? : information and misinformation in American politics /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hochschild, Jennifer L., 1950-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Einstein, Katherine Levine
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2015]
Series:Julian J. Rothbaum distinguished lecture series ; v. 13.
Subjects:
Political participation > United States.
Democracy > United States.
Judgment > Political aspects.
Decision making > Political aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Carl B. Albert
  • What do people know and why does it matter?
  • Developing the argument
  • Ignoring correct information in making political judgments
  • Using incorrect information in making political judgments
  • Endangering a democratic polity
  • Political asymmetry
  • Promoting Jefferson's ideal.