{"product_id":"constituency-communication-in-changing-times-9783030913724","title":"Constituency Communication in Changing Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis volume explores the changes in the relationship between citizens and their representatives through the lens of online constituency communication, highlighting the role of the (hyper)mediatization of politics and society. It examines the impact of social media on MPs communication practices and the strains in the relationship between executives and legislatures exploited by populist and nationalist parties. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 337 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive volume takes a comparative approach to shed light on representation and representative processes from a communications perspective. It specifically focuses on online constituency communication, aiming to provide a foundation for empirical studies examining the evolving dynamics between citizens and their representatives. The (hyper)mediatization of politics and society is acknowledged as a significant enabling factor, as it creates the conditions for transformative changes in democratic processes. The chapters explore various political parties, including Podemos, the Lega, Law and Justice, and the Five-star Movement, as exemplary cases of this phenomenon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopulist and nationalist movements have emerged as powerful forces, driven by the desire to represent the will of the people or advocate for more inclusive democratic processes. However, the intersection between populist and nationalist discourses and the related question of representation have largely been overlooked. By examining the transformations in MPs communication practices during non-election periods, the contributors to this volume shed light on how social media is impacting their communication strategies and analyze the strains in the relationship between executives and legislatures that populist and nationalist parties exploit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores the complex interplay between social media, political communication, and democratic processes, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of contemporary politics. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics to navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by the rise of populist and nationalist movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 460g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030913724\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44307611779322,"sku":"9783030913724","price":91.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_f0d7bf76-5fec-456b-a2f2-a5bcc1db8ef4.jpg?v=1688110413","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/constituency-communication-in-changing-times-9783030913724","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}