Social networks and popular understanding of science and health : sharing disparities
Utilization of social media for teaching people about science and health in the 21st century may seem like an obvious strategy. However, systematic reliance on social networks to spread information may be a recipe for inequity. An increasing body of research suggests that some people are much less l...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Baltimore, California :
RTI
c2013
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| Summary: | Utilization of social media for teaching people about science and health in the 21st century may seem like an obvious strategy. However, systematic reliance on social networks to spread information may be a recipe for inequity. An increasing body of research suggests that some people are much less likely than others to share information in a peer-to-peer environment. This book explores why these information-sharing patterns persist, why they matter to society, and what, if anything, can be done to address these tendencies |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 137 pages : illustration ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-130) and index |
| ISBN: | 1421413248 1421413256 9781421413242 9781421413259 |