Name: Blogwars
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Author: David Perlmutter
ISBN: 9780195305579

Type

Physical Book

Author

David Perlmutter

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year

2008

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Hardcover

Weight

ISBN

0195305574

ISBN13

9780195305579

Edition No.

Synopsis "Blogwars "

Political blogs have grown astronomically in the last half-decade. In just one month in 2005, for example, popular blog DailyKos received more unique visitors than the population of Iowa and New Hampshire combined. But how much political impact do bloggers really have? In Blogwars, David D. Perlmutter examines this rapidly burgeoning phenomenon, exploring the degree to which blogs influence--or fail to influence--American political life. Challenging the hype, Perlmutter points out that blogs are not that powerful by traditional political measures: while bloggers can offer cogent and convincing arguments and bring before their readers information not readily available elsewhere, they have no financial, moral, social, or cultural leverage to compel readers to engage in any particular political behavior. Indeed, blogs have scored mixed results in their past political crusades. But in the end, Perlmutter argues that blogs, in their wide dissemination of information and opinions, actually serve to improve democracy and enrich political culture. He highlights a number of the particularly noteworthy blogs from the specialty to the superblog-including popular sites such as Daily Kos, The Huffington Post, Powerlineblog, Instapundit, and Talking Points Memo--and shows how blogs are becoming part of the tool kit of political professionals, from presidential candidates to advertising consultants. While the political future may be uncertain, it will not be unblogged. For many Internet users, blogs are the news and editorial sites of record, replacing traditional newspapers, magazines, and television news programs. Blogwars offers the first full examination of this new and controversial force on America's political landscape.

David Perlmutter

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Dr. David Perlmutter is a certified neurologist and member of the American College of Nutrition, internationally recognized for his focus on how nutrition influences neurological disorders. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he received the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award.

Among his most notable works is "Grain Brain" (2013), where he explores the relationship between carbohydrate consumption and brain health. Other notable titles include "Brain Maker" (2015) and "The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan" (2016), all focused on neurological health and wellness. His work has been recognized on multiple occasions, including the Linus Pauling Award in 2002 and the Communication and Media Award from the American College of Nutrition in 2015.

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