Description
Angry and Wrong investigates the critical relationship between partisan media consumption and the formation of political misperceptions. Brian Weeks analyzes how emotional dynamics in contemporary media landscapes influence audiences’ beliefs, attitudes, and political behaviors.
The book explores why people gravitate toward partisan sources that confirm existing beliefs while simultaneously generating anger and emotional arousal. Weeks examines the psychological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, including affective polarization, selective exposure, and the role of emotional content in shaping political understanding.
Through rigorous research and accessible analysis, this Elements volume provides insights into how modern media ecosystems contribute to political polarization and the persistence of false beliefs. It addresses fundamental questions about media literacy, democratic citizenship, and the emotional dimensions of political behavior in increasingly fragmented information environments.
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