Sub National Democracy And Politics Through Social Media

Author : Mehmet Zahid Sobacı,İbrahim Hatipoğlu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319733869

Get Book

Sub-National Democracy and Politics Through Social Media by Mehmet Zahid Sobacı,İbrahim Hatipoğlu Pdf

This book analyzes the impact of social media on democracy and politics at the sub-national level in developed and developing countries. Over the last decade or so, social media has transformed politics. Offering political actors opportunities to organize, mobilize, and connect with constituents, voters, and supporters, social media has become an important tool in global politics as well as a force for democracy. Most of the available research literature focuses on the impact of social media at the national level; this book fills that gap by analyzing the political uses of social media at the sub-national level. The book is divided into two parts. Part One, “Social Media for Democracy” includes chapters that analyze potential contributions of social media tools to the realizing of basic values of democracy, such as public engagement, transparency, accountability, participation and collaboration at the sub-national level. Part Two, “Social Media in Politics” focuses on the use of social media tools by political actors in political processes and activities (online campaigns, protests etc.) at the local, regional and state government levels during election and non-election periods. Combining theoretical and empirical analysis, each chapter provides evaluations of overarching issues, questions, and problems as well as real-world experiences with social media, politics, and democracy in a diverse sample of municipalities. This volume will be of use to graduate students, academicians, and researchers, in several disciplines and fields, such as public administration, political science, ICT, sociology, communication studies and public policy as well as politicians and practitioners.

Author : Mehmet Zahid Sobaci,İbrahim Hatipoğlu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : PSYCHOLOGY
ISBN : 3319733877

Get Book

Sub-national Democracy and Politics Through Social Media by Mehmet Zahid Sobaci,İbrahim Hatipoğlu Pdf

"This book analyzes the impact of social media on democracy and politics at the sub-national level in developed and developing countries. Over the last decade or so, social media has transformed politics. Offering political actors opportunities to organize, mobilize, and connect with constituents, voters, and supporters, social media has become an important tool in global politics as well as a force for democracy. Most of the available research literature focuses on the impact of social media at the national level; this book fills that gap by analyzing the political uses of social media at the sub-national level. The book is divided into two parts. Part One, "Social Media for Democracy" includes chapters that analyze potential contributions of social media tools to the realizing of basic values of democracy, such as public engagement, transparency, accountability, participation and collaboration at the sub-national level. Part Two, "Social Media in Politics" focuses on the use of social media tools by political actors in political processes and activities (online campaigns, protests etc.) at the local, regional and state government levels during election and non-election periods. Combining theoretical and empirical analysis, each chapter provides evaluations of overarching issues, questions, and problems as well as real-world experiences with social media, politics, and democracy in a diverse sample of municipalities. This volume will be of use to graduate students, academicians, and researchers, in several disciplines and fields, such as public administration, political science, ICT, sociology, communication studies and public policy as well as politicians and practitioners. "--

Author : Axel Bruns,Gunn Enli,Eli Skogerbo,Anders Olof Larsson,Christian Christensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317506553

Get Book

The Routledge Companion to Social Media and Politics by Axel Bruns,Gunn Enli,Eli Skogerbo,Anders Olof Larsson,Christian Christensen Pdf

Social media are now widely used for political protests, campaigns, and communication in developed and developing nations, but available research has not yet paid sufficient attention to experiences beyond the US and UK. This collection tackles this imbalance head-on, compiling cutting-edge research across six continents to provide a comprehensive, global, up-to-date review of recent political uses of social media. Drawing together empirical analyses of the use of social media by political movements and in national and regional elections and referenda, The Routledge Companion to Social Media and Politics presents studies ranging from Anonymous and the Arab Spring to the Greek Aganaktismenoi, and from South Korean presidential elections to the Scottish independence referendum. The book is framed by a selection of keystone theoretical contributions, evaluating and updating existing frameworks for the social media age.

Author : Deželan, Tomaž
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781466698802

Get Book

(R)evolutionizing Political Communication through Social Media by Deželan, Tomaž Pdf

Online platforms have widened the availability for citizen engagement and opportunities for politicians to interact with their constituents. The increasing use of these technologies has transformed methods of governmental communication in online and offline environments. (R)evolutionizing Political Communications through Social Media offers crucial perspectives on the utilization of online social networks in political discourse and how these alterations have affected previous modes of correspondence. Highlighting key issues through theoretical foundations and pertinent case studies, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, upper-level students, and consultants interested in the influence of emerging technologies in the political arena.

Author : Nathaniel Persily,Joshua A. Tucker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108835558

Get Book

Social Media and Democracy by Nathaniel Persily,Joshua A. Tucker Pdf

A state-of-the-art account of what we know and do not know about the effects of digital technology on democracy.

Author : Cristian Vaccari,Augusto Valeriani
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190858506

Get Book

Outside the Bubble by Cristian Vaccari,Augusto Valeriani Pdf

Much time has been spent over the past decade debating whether social media contribute to democracy. Drawing on an original study of internet users across nine Western democracies, Outside the Bubble offers an unprecedented look at the effects of social media on democratic participation. This book argues that social media do indeed increase political participation in both online and face-to-face activities--and that they expand political equality across Western democracies. In fact, Cristian Vaccari and Augusto Valeriani find that, for the most part, social media do not constitute echo chambers or filter bubbles as most users see a mixture of political content they agree and disagree with. Various political experiences on social media have positive implications for participation and active political involvement: social media allow citizens to encounter clearly identifiable political viewpoints, facilitate accidental exposure to political news, and enable political actors and ordinary citizens to reach voters with electoral messages designed to mobilize them. Moreover, political interactions occurring on social media do not only benefit citizens who are already involved, but boost participation across the board. This is because social media offer both additional participatory incentives to the already engaged and new political opportunities for the less engaged. By adopting a comparative approach, Vaccari and Valeriani also show that political institutions matter since some political experiences on social media are more strongly associated with participation in majoritarian systems and in party-centric systems. While social media may contribute to many societal problems, they can help address at least two important democratic ills: citizens' apathy towards politics, and inequalities between those who choose to exercise their voice and those who remain silent.

Author : Brian Loader,Dan Mercea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Communication in politics
ISBN : 0007078463

Get Book

Social Media and Democracy by Brian Loader,Dan Mercea Pdf

Author : Julia Schwanholz,Todd Graham,Peter-Tobias Stoll
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3319871404

Get Book

Managing Democracy in the Digital Age by Julia Schwanholz,Todd Graham,Peter-Tobias Stoll Pdf

In light of the increased utilization of information technologies, such as social media and the ‘Internet of Things,’ this book investigates how this digital transformation process creates new challenges and opportunities for political participation, political election campaigns and political regulation of the Internet. Within the context of Western democracies and China, the contributors analyze these challenges and opportunities from three perspectives: the regulatory state, the political use of social media, and through the lens of the public sphere. The first part of the book discusses key challenges for Internet regulation, such as data protection and censorship, while the second addresses the use of social media in political communication and political elections. In turn, the third and last part highlights various opportunities offered by digital media for online civic engagement and protest in the public sphere. Drawing on different academic fields, including political science, communication science, and journalism studies, the contributors raise a number of innovative research questions and provide fascinating theoretical and empirical insights into the topic of digital transformation.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1611 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781668437070

Get Book

Research Anthology on Citizen Engagement and Activism for Social Change by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Activism and the role everyday people play in making a change in society are increasingly popular topics in the world right now, especially as younger generations begin to speak out. From traditional protests to activities on college campuses, to the use of social media, more individuals are finding accessible platforms with which to share their views and become more actively involved in politics and social welfare. With the emergence of new technologies and a spotlight on important social issues, people are able to become more involved in society than ever before as they fight for what they believe. It is essential to consider the recent trends, technologies, and movements in order to understand where society is headed in the future. The Research Anthology on Citizen Engagement and Activism for Social Change examines a plethora of innovative research surrounding social change and the various ways citizens are involved in shaping society. Covering topics such as accountability, social media, voter turnout, and leadership, it is an ideal work for activists, sociologists, social workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists, journalists, policymakers, social media analysts, government administrators, academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students.

Author : Rodríguez Bolívar, Manuel Pedro,Cortés Cediel, María Elicia
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781799815280

Get Book

Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Rodríguez Bolívar, Manuel Pedro,Cortés Cediel, María Elicia Pdf

The development of social technologies has brought about a new era of political planning and government interactions. In addition to reducing costs in city resource management, ICT and social media can be used in emergency situations as a mechanism for citizen engagement, to facilitate public administration communication, etc. In spite of all these advantages, the application of technologies by governments and the public sector has also fostered debate in terms of cyber security due to the vulnerabilities and risks that can befall different stakeholders. It is necessary to review the most recent research about the implementation of ICTs in the public sector with the aim of understanding both the strengths and the vulnerabilities that the management models can entail. Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of ICT implementation in the public sector that seeks to allow readers to understand how ICTs have forced public administrations to undertake reforms to both their workflow and their means of interacting with citizens. While highlighting topics including e-government, emergency communications, and urban planning, this book is ideally designed for government officials, public administrators, public managers, policy holders, policymakers, public consultants, professionals, academicians, students, and researchers seeking current research on the digital communication channels between elected officials and the citizens they represent.

Author : Andreas Jungherr,Gonzalo Rivero,Daniel Gayo-Avello
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781108419406

Get Book

Retooling Politics by Andreas Jungherr,Gonzalo Rivero,Daniel Gayo-Avello Pdf

Provides academics, journalists, and general readers with bird's-eye view of data-driven practices and their impact in politics and media.

Author : Bogdan Pătruţ,Monica Pătruţ
Publisher : Springer
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319046662

Get Book

Social Media in Politics by Bogdan Pătruţ,Monica Pătruţ Pdf

This volume sets out to analyse the relation between social media and politics by investigating the power of the internet and more specifically social media, in the political and social discourse. The volume collects original research on the use of social media in political campaigns, electoral marketing, riots and social revolutions, presenting a range of case studies from across the world as well as theoretical and methodological contributions. Examples that explore the use of social media in electoral campaigns include, for instance, studies on the use of Face book in the 2012 US presidential campaign and in the 2011 Turkish general elections. The final section of the book debates the usage of Twitter and other Web 2.0 tools in mobilizing people for riots and revolutions, presenting and analysing recent events in Istanbul and Egypt, among others.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1865 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799890218

Get Book

Research Anthology on Strategies for Using Social Media as a Service and Tool in Business by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Social media has become an integral part of society as social networking has become a main form of communication and human interaction. To stay relevant, businesses have adopted social media tactics to interact with consumers, conduct business, and remain competitive. Social technologies have reached a vital point in the business world, being essential in strategic decision-making processes, building relationships with consumers, marketing and branding efforts, and other important areas. While social media continues to gain importance in modern society, it is essential to determine how it functions in contemporary business. The Research Anthology on Strategies for Using Social Media as a Service and Tool in Business provides updated information on how businesses are strategically using social media and explores the role of social media in keeping businesses competitive in the global economy. The chapters will discuss how social tools work, what services businesses are utilizing, both the benefits and challenges to how social media is changing the modern business atmosphere, and more. This book is essential for researchers, instructors, social media managers, business managers, students, executives, practitioners, industry professionals, social media analysts, and all audiences interested in how social media is being used in modern businesses as both a service and integral tool.

Author : Elizabeth Anne Bailey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030652210

Get Book

Political Participation on Social Media by Elizabeth Anne Bailey Pdf

This book explores people’s lived experience of discussing politics online. Based on original research involving in-depth conversations with 85 participants around the UK, it asks people about their own understanding of their online engagement, focusing on major UK political events and related debates –the Scottish Independence Referendum, the EU Referendum and the UK Labour Party leadership contests. It shows how people’s experiences are varied and influenced by many factors, but with a focus on personal feelings, needs and concerns as much as wider political ones. Participants struggle with self-awareness and understanding the motives and actions of others, which has an impact on their behaviour and perceived efficacy. They can have profound emotional responses owing to the constraints of using social media but still value it as a medium for political learning and self-expression. Communication effects in this environment are complex and unpredictable – there is much ‘crosstalk’. Social media itself is proving to be an unprecedented learning environment, where people begin to better understand their own behaviour and that of others and adapt over time.

Author : Önay Dogan, Betül,Gül Ünlü, Derya
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522569992

Get Book

Handbook of Research on Examining Cultural Policies Through Digital Communication by Önay Dogan, Betül,Gül Ünlü, Derya Pdf

Culture is one of the most important elements for explaining individuals' behaviors within the social structure. It meets the various social needs of members of a society by directing how individuals must react to various events and how to act in specific circumstances. A planned and systematic process is required for disseminating this cultural accumulation as a policy, which is produced collectively by all members within their everyday life practices. The Handbook of Research on Examining Cultural Policies Through Digital Communication provides emerging research on this aspect of cultural policy, which is formed within the framework of this systematic process in a strategic manner and can be defined as various activities of the state intended for art, human sciences, and cultural inheritance. Creating such cultural policies involves the establishment of measures and organizations required for the development of each individual, providing economic and social facilities, all of which are actions intended for directing society. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as long-distance education, digital citizenship, and public diplomacy, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, advanced-level students, sociologists, international and national organizations, and government officials.