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“It is an axiom of political science in the United States that the sole means of neutralizing the effects of newspapers is to multiply their number.” quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
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“It is an axiom of political science in the United States that the sole means of neutralizing the effects of newspapers is to multiply their number.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

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Source Book: Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835

More newspapers dilute each other's influence, reducing any single paper's power.

In simple terms: More papers lessen each one's impact.

Key Takeaway

Diversify news sources to avoid monopoly.

Themes

media politics information pluralism

Mood

critical analytical

Type

observational theoretical

When to use this quote

  • voting decisions
  • media consumption
  • policy debates
  • academic research

Key Concepts

public sphere media saturation democratic theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media plurality affect public opinion?
  • Can quantity replace quality?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all media are equal; quality varies.

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