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ARTICLES

COMPARING BONDING AND BRIDGING TIES FOR DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT

Everyday use of communication technologies within social networks for civic and civil behaviors

Pages 510-528 | Received 06 Jan 2011, Accepted 08 Feb 2011, Published online: 21 Mar 2011

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