How Politicians’ Attacks on Science Communication Influence Public Perceptions of Journalists and Scientists
In today’s “post-truth” world, concerns over political attacks on the legitimacy of expert knowledge and scientific facts are growing. Especially populist politicians frequently use their social media platforms to target science and journalism, arguing these are part of an “evil elite,” deliberately...
Main Author: | Jana Laura Egelhofer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cogitatio
2023-03-01
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Series: | Media and Communication |
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Online Access: | https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/6098 |
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