Understanding Citizen Journalism as Civic Participation - 9781138281264

Taylor & Francis

Understanding Citizen Journalism as Civic ParticipationAuthor(s): Seungahn Nah, Deborah S. Chung\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138281264, 978-1138281264\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding Citizen Journalism as Civic Participation re-conceptualizes citizen journalism in the context of Habermass theory of the public sphere and communicative action, to examine how citizen journalism practice as civic participation may contribute to a heathier community and democracy in the civil society context. \n\nCitizen journalism has garnered growing attention owing to the participation of ordinary citizens in the performance of news production. Drawing on the authors decade-long collaboration on citizen journalism scholarship, this book posits a theoretical framework that relies on diverse communication perspectives to understand citizen journalism practice and its democratic consequences. \n\nThis book will be of great relevance to .