Contemporary Politics, Communication, and the Impact on Democracy

The loss of credibility of traditional media and democratic institutions poses challenges for the democratic system. Social networks have increased diversity and lowered standards for the circulation of messages, leading to disinformation and hate speech. Contemporary Politics, Communication, and the Impact on Democracy explores these challenges and threats, offering valuable insights for political scientists, communication specialists, and scholars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2021
Publisher: IGI Global

The erosion of trust in traditional media and democratic institutions highlights significant challenges for the democratic system. The rise of social networks has facilitated the dissemination of messages by new political and social actors, promoting diversity. However, it has simultaneously resulted in a decline in the quality and accuracy of information circulating, leading to an increase in disinformation and hate speech.

Contemporary Politics, Communication, and the Impact on Democracy delves into the intricate relationship between communication and politics, exploring their profound effects on democracy. This comprehensive book offers valuable insights into the challenges and threats faced by traditional and stable democracies in the contemporary hybrid communicative landscape. It examines topics such as digital authoritarianism, the influence of emotional and rational frames, and the dynamics of political conflict on social media. As a vital resource for political scientists, communication specialists, analysts, policymakers, politicians, critical media scholars, graduate students, professors, researchers, and academicians, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex dynamics shaping our democratic world.

The loss of credibility in traditional media and democratic institutions signifies a significant threat to the democratic system. Social networks have provided new avenues for political and social actors to disseminate their messages, fostering diversity. However, this has also led to a decline in the standards for information circulation, resulting in the spread of disinformation and hate speech.

In Contemporary Politics, Communication, and the Impact on Democracy, the authors explore the multifaceted effects of communication and politics on democracy. They examine topics such as digital authoritarianism, which refers to the use of technology and social media to suppress dissent and control information. The book also delves into the influence of emotional and rational frames on public opinion and political behavior. Additionally, it explores the dynamics of political conflict on social media, where platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become battlegrounds for debates and disagreements.

The rise of social networks has facilitated the dissemination of messages by new political and social actors, promoting diversity. However, it has also led to a decline in the quality and accuracy of information circulating, resulting in the spread of disinformation and hate speech.

Contemporary Politics, Communication, and the Impact on Democracy offers valuable insights into the challenges and threats faced by traditional and stable democracies in the contemporary hybrid communicative landscape. It provides a comprehensive examination of the complex dynamics shaping our democratic world, including the role of social networks, digital authoritarianism, emotional and rational frames, and political conflict on social media. As a vital resource for political scientists, communication specialists, analysts, policymakers, politicians, critical media scholars, graduate students, professors, researchers, and academicians, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the complex dynamics shaping our democratic world.

Weight: 633g
Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799880578