Citizens, Europe and the Media: Have New Media Made Citizens More Eurosceptical?

by Vincenzo Memoli and Nicolò Conti

Book Overview

The volume presents the most comprehensive survey to date of citizens' use of media and attitudes towards the EU. It shows that the media have a definite, but differentiated, impact on citizens' attitudes. A broad use of media positively influences support for the EU, as it refines citizens' cognitive capabilities and understanding of the European reality. However, prevalent use of online media serves to channel more critical attitudes and disaffection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319832506
• ISBN13: 9783319832500
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 113 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"