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Discussion catalysts in online political discussions: Content importers and conversation starters

  1. Itai Himelboim1,
  2. Eric Gleave2,
  3. Marc Smith2

Article first published online: 3 AUG 2009

DOI: 10.1111/j.1083-6101.2009.01470.x

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Journal of Computer‐Mediated Communication

Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication

Volume 14, Issue 4, pages 771–789, July 2009

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Himelboim, I., Gleave, E. and Smith, M. (2009), Discussion catalysts in online political discussions: Content importers and conversation starters. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 14: 771–789. doi: 10.1111/j.1083-6101.2009.01470.x

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  1. 1

    101L Journalism Building, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602

  2. 2

    17950 Preston Rd., Suite 310, Dallas, Texas 75252

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