Alternative Media in Contemporary Turkey

Working at the intersection of cultural studies, journalism and politics, Asker and McCollum have brought together a number of scholars and emerging voices who are speaking to the complexities and challenges thrown up by the recent changes to the media ecology in contemporary Turkey. In doing so, they have revivified the often talked about idea of 'alternative media'. -- Robert Porter, Director of the Centre for Media Research, Ulster University
Written by solid experts on the field of media studies, this book provides a much-needed scholarship that illuminates the counter-hegemonic efforts of resistance against the authoritarian rule of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey. The contributions illustrate the efforts of journalists, activists and engaged citizens in providing alternative and accurate information in one of the most important loci of power. Highly recommended! -- Isabel David, Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon
This is a much-needed volume that examines alternative media channels and practices in contemporary Turkey. In response to the new repressive media environment in Turkey, journalists and citizens turned to new Internet technologies and social media to overcome censorship and express marginalized voices. This book depicts the emergence, sustainability and resistance created by these new media practices in a polarized and repressive political environment through ten well-researched chapters. -- Ayça Alemdaroğlu, Associate Director, Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program, Buffett Institute for Global Studies
Alternative Media in Contemporary Turkey is a welcome addition offering insight to the importance of alternative media in Turkey, a country where freedom of the press and chronic self-regulation of journalists have been long standing issues of concern. With a particular focus on Gezi Park protests, this book is an essential read for those interested in the transformative potential of digital media. -- Banu Akdenizli, Associate Professor of Communication at Northwestern University, Qatar