| Violence and Trolling on Social Media: History, Affect, and Effects of Online Vitriol Contributor(s): Polak, Sara (Editor), Trottier, Daniel (Editor), Huang, Qian (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 9462989486 ISBN-13: 9789462989481 Publisher: Amsterdam University Press OUR PRICE: $136.62 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Social Science | Violence In Society - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.14 lbs) 266 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 'Trolls for Trump', virtual rape, fake news -- social media discourse, including forms of virtual and real violence, has become a formidable, yet elusive, political force. What characterizes online vitriol? How do we understand the narratives generated, and also address their real-world -- even life-and-death-- impact? How can hatred, bullying, and dehumanization on social media platforms be addressed and countered in a post-truth world? Violence and Trolling on Social Media: History, Affect, and Effects of Online Vitriol unpacks discourses, metaphors, dynamics, and framing on social media, in order to begin to answer these questions. Written for and by cultural and media studies scholars, journalists, political philosophers, digital communication professionals, activists and advocates, this book connects theoretical approaches from cultural and media studies with practical challenges and experiences 'from the field', providing insight into a rough media landscape. |