Social Media and Democracy

Name: Social Media and Democracy
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Social Media and DemocracyInnovations in Participatory Politics\nAuthor(s): Brian D. Loader, Dan Mercea\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138812932, 978-1138812932\nSynopsis\nThis book critically investigates the complex interaction between social media and contemporary democratic politics, and provides a grounded analysis of the emerging importance of Social media in civic engagement.\n\nSocial media applications such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have increasingly been adopted by politicians, political activists and social movements as a means to engage, organize and communicate with citizens worldwide. Drawing on Obamas Presidential campaign, opposition and protests in the Arab states, and the mobilization of support for campaigns against tuition fee increases and the UK Uncut demonstrations, this book presents evidence-based research and analysis. Renowned international scholars examine the salience of t.