Journalism, Society and Politics in the Digital Media Era

Overview

Advances in digital communication have affected the relationship between society, journalism and politics within different contexts in varied ways and intensities. This volume, combining interdisciplinary academic and professional perspectives, assesses the impact of the digital media environment on citizens, journalists and politicians in diverse sociopolitical landscapes.

Part 1: Media Literacy

The first part evaluates the transformative power of media literacy in the digital age and the challenges that journalism pedagogy encounters in global and fragmented environments.

Part 2: Social Media in Politics

The second part critically examines the methods in which social media is used by politicians and activists to communicate during political campaigns and social protests.

Part 3: Digitalization and Journalism

The third part analyses the impact of digitalization on professional journalism and news consumption strategies.

Part 4: Case Studies

The fourth part offers a range of case studies that illustrate the significant challenges facing online media regarding the framing and representation of communities in crisis and shifting contexts.

The book is intended to introduce readers to the crucial dynamic and diverse challenges that affect our societies and communicative practices as a result of the interplay between digital media and political and societal structures.