Brexit, Tweeted: Polarization and Social Media Manipulation

The book analyzes 45 million tweets from the Brexit referendum period to examine social media manipulation, including changes in partisan politics, nationalist and populist values, and broader societal changes that contribute to polarization and echo-chamber communication. It provides insights into the techniques used to interfere with and distort the public discussion and is accessible to non-technical audiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The book "Brexit and Social Media Manipulation" presents an extensive analysis of social media manipulation based on a comprehensive analysis of 45 million tweets from the period following the Brexit referendum. The book explores the impact of the referendum on partisan politics, nationalist and populist values, and broader societal changes that contribute to polarization and echo-chamber communication. It delves into the techniques employed to interfere with and potentially distort the public discussion, making complex data accessible to non-technical audiences. The book contributes to our understanding of social media disinformation in the UK and beyond, providing valuable insights into the role of social media in shaping public opinion and political discourse.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 132 x 210 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529224498