Media, Political Participation and Empowerment

Name: Media, Political Participation and Empowerment
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Media, Political Participation and EmpowermentAuthor(s): Richard Scullion, Roman Gerodimos, Daniel Jackson, Darren Lilleker\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138830394, 978-1138830394\nSynopsis\nTechnological, cultural and economic forces are transforming political communication, posing challenges and opportunities for politicians and media organisations, while at the same time many governments and civil society express concerns about the extent and nature of political empowerment and civic engagement.\n\nThis book offers an international perspective on current thinking and practice about civic and audience empowerment, focusing on the ways and means through which media can empower or dis-empower citizens as audiences. It features theoretical and empirical chapters that draw specific attention to a reappraisal of the theories, methods and issues that inform our understanding of citizens and audiences in conte.