Spiral of Moderation: Opinion Expression in Computer-Mediated Discussion

2003/11/14 by Mike McDevitt · 4 citations
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paper · doi:10.1093/ijpor/15.4.454

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Abstract

Michael McDevitt, Spiro Kiousis, Karin Wahl-Jorgensen; Spiral of Moderation: Opinion Expression in Computer-Mediated Discussion, International Journal of Public

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