How Important is Twitter to Local Elections in Brazil? A Case Study of Fortaleza City Council
Studies on the effects of the internet on elections have revealed how Social Network Sites (SNSs) are used by citizens to learn about, choose and contact their representatives. This article analyzes 27 Twitter accounts managed by Fortaleza's city councilors who ran for reelection in October 201...
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| Language: | English |
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Brazilian Political Science Association
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Political Science Review |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/pdf/bpsr/v10n3/1981-3821-bpsr-1981-38212016000300005.pdf |