News Journalism and Twitter: Disruption, Adaption and Normalisation

This book explores the impact of Twitter on journalism, examining how the news media has adapted to and normalised the use of the platform. It adopts an evolutionary approach and provides a comprehensive understanding of Twitter's uses for journalistic purposes, drawing on empirical case studies in the UK and Greece.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of Twitter on journalism, offering a critical examination of how the news media has embraced and normalized the use of this powerful platform within the industry. By exploring the diverse range of uses for Twitter in journalistic purposes, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of how the platform functions as a global village, an ambient news environment, and a global marketplace. Through two empirical case studies, namely the United Kingdom and Greece, the author, Dagoula, examines academic conceptualizations of Twitter, journalists' self-perceptions, and the diverse ways in which media outlets and journalists have utilized the platform.

Adopting an evolutionary approach known as punctuated equilibrium, the book unfolds in three distinct stages: disruption, adaptation, and normalization. This framework allows the author to unveil the costs and benefits of Twitter's influence on both the institutional values and practices of news journalism in the contemporary era.

In conclusion, News Journalism and Twitter serves as an indispensable resource for researchers and students engaged in the study of digital journalism and media studies. By providing a deep exploration of Twitter's impact on journalism, the book offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of media and the challenges and opportunities it presents for practitioners and scholars alike.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032139760