Dive into 'Social Media and Everyday Politics,' a cutting-edge exploration of how social media shapes our political landscape. This essential 2016 book by Tim Highfield dissects the transformative role of platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more in facilitating political discourse. From humorous memes to impactful hashtags, the text reveals how daily online expressions of political engagement influence public conversation and societal values. Covering key movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, #JeSuisCharlie, and the Arab Spring, it offers international perspectives that highlight the global reach of social media in political contexts. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in media studies, political science, or social activism, this book demonstrates the intersection of everyday life and political engagement, showcasing how seemingly trivial topics can spark significant social change. Join the dialogue about the role of digital communication in modern politics with this must-read resource. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745691350. Year: 2016. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 220.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745691350
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220


Description:
From selfies and memes to hashtags and parodies, social media are used for mundane and personal expressions of political commentary, engagement, and participation. The coverage of politics reflects the social mediation of everyday life, where individual experiences and thoughts are documented and shared online.In Social Media and Everyday Politics, Tim Highfield examines political talk as everyday occurrences on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Tumblr, Instagram, and more. He considers the personal and the political, the serious and the silly, and the everyday within the extraordinary, as politics arises from seemingly banal and irreverent topics. The analysis features international examples and evolving practices, from French blogs to Vines from Australia, via the Arab Spring, Occupy, #jesuischarlie, Eurovision, #blacklivesmatter, Everyday Sexism, and #illridewithyou. This timely book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars in media and communications, internet studies, and political science, as well as general readers keen to understand our contemporary media and political contexts