Communicative Civic-ness: Social Media and Political Culture Contributor(s): Wessels, Bridgette (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138959405 ISBN-13: 9781138959408 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Media & Internet - Computers | Web - Social Media - Political Science | Civics & Citizenship |
Dewey: 302.231 |
LCCN: 2017047510 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 202 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Communicative Civic-ness explores how political culture shapes social media interactions in civic participation, arguing that social media usage is informed by context-specific civil and political culture. Drawing on cutting-edge research, the book develops a new robust theoretical and conceptual framework on civic engagement and participation, comprising:
It critically addresses issues within the concept of political culture and develops the concept of 'communicative civic-ness'. This concept seeks to aid a better-informed debate about the capacity of social media to support the pluralistic discussions that underpin deliberative democratic processes. This book appeals to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics with an interest in areas including (but not limited to) sociology, political science and media studies. It will also provide useful information and understanding to third sector organisations and policy-makers regarding forms of civic participation. |