Dr. John Ryan

Biography

John Barry Ryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media and Political Science at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on political communication, particularly in the areas of campaign communication, social influence, and news media. He has contributed to several co-authored books, including 'Partisan Hostility and American Democracy: Explaining Political Divisions That Matter' published by the University of Chicago Press, and 'Constructing Political Expertise in News' by Cambridge University Press. His work has been published in leading academic journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, Nature Human Behavior, and Public Opinion Quarterly. Ryan's exploration into the dynamics of political discourse and its implications for public engagement aims to enhance understanding of political polarization and citizen involvement in democracy.

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