Digital Media, Political Polarization and Challenges to Democracy

This book examines the relationship between social media, political polarization, and civic engagement in different countries, considering media environments, cultural specifics, and democratization. It aims to understand the democratic character of the new media regime and its potential to enhance or undermine democracy. The research includes contributions from the USA, Western Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia and will be of interest to scholars of media studies and political events in these regions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between social media, political polarization, and civic engagement, examining its dynamics across countries with diverse media environments, cultural nuances, and levels of democratization. Drawing from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives and employing innovative theoretical interventions and empirically grounded research, the contributions to this volume collectively strive to understand the democratic character of the emerging, largely unknown media regime. Recognizing the potential for both positive and negative impacts on democracy, particularly in the face of growing democratic vulnerabilities, this book offers valuable insights into recent political events in the USA, Western Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. It will appeal to scholars of media studies, as well as those interested in examining the interconnections between politics, communication, and the media. Originally published as a special issue of Information, Communication & Society, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolving media landscape and its implications for democracy.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 257 x 246 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367727345