The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism

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The Game Frame and Political Efficacy : Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. / Pedersen, Rasmus Tue.

I: European Journal of Communication, Bind 27, Nr. 3, 09.2012, s. 225-240.

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Pedersen, RT 2012, 'The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism', European Journal of Communication, bind 27, nr. 3, s. 225-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323112454089

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Pedersen, R. T. (2012). The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. European Journal of Communication, 27(3), 225-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323112454089

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Pedersen RT. The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. European Journal of Communication. 2012 sep.;27(3):225-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323112454089

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Pedersen, Rasmus Tue. / The Game Frame and Political Efficacy : Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. I: European Journal of Communication. 2012 ; Bind 27, Nr. 3. s. 225-240.

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