Extreme Media and American Politics

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Exploring the impact of extreme television media on American politics, this book examines how such media influence political knowledge, trust, efficacy, tolerance, and behaviors. Through experiments and data from the National Annenberg Election Study, it reveals that while extreme media can exacerbate polarization, they also enhance political knowledge and encourage civic engagement. The nuanced findings challenge the perception of these media as solely detrimental, highlighting both their positive and negative effects on the political landscape.