Book · 2024 · Political Science
Through the Grapevine
Socially Transmitted Information and Distorted Democracy
Why people recommend it
Through the Grapevine by Taylor N. Carlson is a scholarly examination of interpersonal political communication and the consequences of relying on other individuals for news and civic information. On The Ezra Klein Show in an episode titled Why Trump Is Winning With Disengaged Voters broadcast on June 18, 2024, Yana Krupnikov offered the title as her second recommendation during a segment addressing voter behavior and media consumption. Krupnikov explained that the publication investigates the mechanisms of political gossip and reliance on social networks for news, detailing how individuals frequently misunderstand political events and what happens when citizens depend entirely on personal networks for their information. The host and guest highlighted the relevance of these information-sharing dynamics in contemporary political environments. By drawing attention to the work, Krupnikov provided listeners with a sociological lens through which to examine everyday political conversations and the propagation of inaccurate or distorted news within social circles, making the upcoming publication a notable resource for political scientists and engaged observers alike.
Who recommended it
- Yana Krupnikov Recommended
Yana Krupnikov — 1 mention
“it's a book called Through the Grapevine which is a book about what happens when we count on other people to tell us about political news how people get it wrong and what ends up happening if that's who we are dependent on”