Platforms, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to Political Communication in the Digital Age

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Ulrike Klinger (European University Viadrina, Germany) Daniel Kreiss (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC)

Platforms, Power, and Politics

An Introduction to Political Communication in the Digital Age

Ulrike Klinger (European University Viadrina, Germany), Daniel Kreiss (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC), Bruce Mutsvairo (Utrecht University, Netherlands)

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English

Polity Press
09 January 2024

Sociology & anthropology

Political communication has fundamentally transformed as digital technologies have become increasingly important in everyday life. Technology platforms have become powerful political instruments for world leaders, campaigns, social movements, journalists, and non-governmental organizations. Moreover, they are essential to how people communicate about politics, encounter and share political information, and take action to pursue their political goals.

This is the first textbook to center digital platforms in understanding political communication. With global examples beyond the context of Western democracies, the text reveals how digital technologies such as social media and search engines are increasingly shaping political communication in countries around the world. It shows how the core processes of political communication are being reshaped by platforms, from how elections are contested to how issues make it onto policymaking agendas. Topics covered include public opinion, journalism, strategic communication, political parties, social movements, governance, disinformation, propaganda, populism, race, ethnicity, and democratic backsliding.

Full of lively examples and pedagogical features, Platforms, Power, and Politics offers an exciting and innovative new approach to political communication. It is essential reading for students of political communication and an important resource for scholars, journalists, and policymakers.

By: Ulrike Klinger (European University Viadrina Germany), Daniel Kreiss (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC), Bruce Mutsvairo (Utrecht University, Netherlands)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781509553587
ISBN 10: 1509553584
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 09 January 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction: Political Communication in the Platform Era Chapter 2: Definitions and Variations of Political Communication Chapter 3: Platforms and their Power Chapter 4: Platforms, Public Spheres, and Public Opinion Chapter 5: Platforms and Journalism Chapter 6: Platforms and Strategic Political Communication Chapter 7: Platforms, Campaigns and Campaigning Chapter 8: Platforms and Movements Chapter 9: Platform Governance Chapter 10: Platforms, Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda Chapter 11: Platforms and Populism, Radicalism, and Extremism Chapter 12: Platforms, Politics, and Entertainment Chapter 13: Conclusion: Platforms and the Future of Political Communication Revision: Chapter Objectives Revisited References Index

Ulrike Klinger is Professor of Political Theory and Digital Democracy at the European University Viadrina. Daniel Kreiss is the Edgar Thomas Cato Distinguished Professor in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bruce Mutsvairo is Professor and Chair of Media, Politics and the Global South at Utrecht University.

Reviews for Platforms, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to Political Communication in the Digital Age

“This pathbreaking text brings the field of political communication fully into the digital age. This much needed update of the field explains how hybrid media systems impact participation, politics, and power in society. Readers and instructors will appreciate the clear writing, helpful organization, and diverse examples.” W. Lance Bennett, University of Washington “A comprehensive primer for students who want to learn more about the power mechanisms involved in digital media. A must-read for everyone who is interested in the relations between global policy, social media activism, and platform power.” José van Dijck, Utrecht University