This study explores whether there are gender and occupational differences in the health blogosphere, and whether there are differences by blogger perspective. Data derive from content analysis of 951 health blogs identified between June 2007 and May 2008. Results indicate that male, physician...

Although the Internet holds great promise for strengthening American political life, only a segment of the American public reaps its benefits. Those who possess high levels of political capital are able to partake in enriching political debates, sift through mountains of information, organize...