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Democracy in the Disinformation Age

Influence and Activism in American Politics

Jon Glass editor Regina Luttrell editor Lu Xiao editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:24th May '21

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This book explores the significant influence of social media on American politics, providing critical insights into its role in democracy and activism.

In Democracy in the Disinformation Age, established researchers delve into the multifaceted impact of social media on American politics. This insightful work combines theoretical and empirical perspectives to critically assess how digital platforms have transformed political activism, the dissemination of information, and the overall landscape of political engagement. The chapters explore a variety of pressing topics, including the rise of fake news, the tactics employed in online messaging, and the crucial issue of news transparency and authentication.

Readers will encounter a range of questions that are vital to understanding this complex interplay between social media and politics. For instance, how did social media become such a significant force in political discourse? What responsibilities do social networks bear in the spread of misinformation and harmful content? Additionally, the book examines the advanced computational techniques available for measuring social media's societal impact, shedding light on the role of online activism in shaping contemporary political dynamics.

Ultimately, Democracy in the Disinformation Age aims to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by the convergence of social media and politics. It serves as a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics interested in political science, media studies, mass communication, public relations, and journalism. The insights and debates presented within offer a pathway toward improved discourse and research aimed at enhancing democratic practices.

"From filter bubbles to trolls, and election fraud to misinformation, perhaps never before have our classrooms and workspaces needed to address and consider the central role of social media in our world. This text provides an invaluable and timely collection from thought leaders and social scientists with the aim of providing a foundation for the critical analysis of the ever-evolving and disruptive role of digital communication in democracy. Addressing key dialogue in the public sphere the research provides educators, scholars, and students an empirically driven resource for the discussions we should be having about the path forward and the role we all play."

Geah Pressgrove, Associate Professor, West Virginia University

"This volume offers a fresh take on a seminal topic – how social media platforms navigate their emerging and conflicting roles as both venues of social activism and hotbeds of false information. The book offers critical insights into the impact of social media on today’s American democracy."

Gina M. Masullo, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin

"Disinformation and propaganda have a long history in the field of communication research, and social media is the latest tool to present an opportunity for political operatives and malicious actors alike to shape public opinion to meet their respective needs. Democracy in the Disinformation Age: Influence and Activism in American Politics is a timely and essential text that brings together notable theorists and scholars currently engaged in the study of the impact of social media and disinformation on modern political communication. These contributors present critical conversations about the impact of social media on American political discourse, and its study. In the course of discussing the impact of social media sites and the responsibilities of those companies in re-shaping political discourse, the contributors also offer insights on how best to study this impact and what lies ahead for communication theorists, political and strategic communication scholars, and educators in our discipline."

Christopher J. McCollough,Associate Professor,Jacksonville State University

ISBN: 9780367442903

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 340g

244 pages