Controversy Mapping: A Field Guide

Controversy Mapping is the first book to introduce readers to the observation and representation of contested issues on digital media, drawing on actor-network theory and digital methods. It demonstrates how to chart actors and issues using digital fieldwork and computational techniques and has political implications.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 385 pages
\n Publication date: 22 October 2021
\n Publisher: Polity Press
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As environmental, economic, and pandemic-related disputes dominate public discourse, it is essential to develop the skills to navigate complex issues when facts are uncertain and expertise is contested.
Controversy Mapping, the first comprehensive book in this field, introduces readers to the observation and representation of contested issues on digital media. Drawing on actor-network theory and digital methods, Venturini and Munk provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and analyzing these complex phenomena.
The book explores the historical context of controversy mapping in science and technology studies, discusses its methodological potential, and examines its political implications. Through a series of case studies and examples, the authors demonstrate how to employ digital fieldwork and computational techniques to chart actors and issues.
Additionally, the book features a preface by Richard Rogers and an interview with Bruno Latour, providing valuable insights and perspectives.
As a valuable resource for students, scholars, activists, journalists, citizens, and decision-makers, Controversy Mapping offers a practical guide to navigating the complexities of the digital age. By providing a comprehensive understanding of controversy mapping, the book enables individuals to engage more effectively with public concerns and contribute to informed decision-making processes.

\n Weight: 796g\n
Dimension: 177 x 252 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509544509\n \n