Partisans, Proximates, and Poker Players: The Impact of Homophily and Proximity on Communication Patterns of State Legislators

This study examined interpersonal communication patterns among 70 of 149 members in the New York State Assembly. The average member spoke frequently with about 22% of his or her colleagues, less frequently to another 44%, and virtually never to the remaining third of the membership. Shared membershi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Polity 2000-04, Vol.32 (3), p.401-414
Hauptverfasser:	Ferber, Paul H., Pugliese, Rudy R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Committees Communication patterns Education legislation Friendship High frequencies Interpersonal communication LEGISLATIVE BODIES Legislators Offices Political parties Political partisanship Politicians Research Notes Social communication STATE GOVERNMENT
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