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Publication Date: 1978
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Debate Watching and the Acquisition of Political Knowledge.
Bishop, George F.; And Others
Journal of Communication, v28 n4 p99-113 Fall 1978
Presents a study of the effects of the presidential debates in the 1976 election on the awareness of political issues. Concludes that the primary effect was to widen the gap between the knowledge-rich and the knowledge-poor. (JMF)
Descriptors: Audiences, Debate, Elections, Knowledge Level, Political Issues, Public Opinion, Rhetorical Criticism, Television
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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