Platforms, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to Political Communication in the Digital Age

Digital technologies have transformed political communication, becoming powerful instruments for world leaders, campaigns, social movements, journalists, and non-governmental organizations. This textbook explores how digital platforms are reshaping political communication in countries around the world, covering topics such as public opinion, journalism, strategic communication, political parties, social movements, governance, disinformation, propaganda, populism, race, ethnicity, and democratic backsliding. It is essential reading for students of political communication and a valuable resource for scholars, journalists, and policymakers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The advent of digital technologies has brought about a significant transformation in the realm of political communication. These technologies have become indispensable tools for world leaders, campaigns, social movements, journalists, and non-governmental organizations alike. They play a vital role in shaping how people engage with politics, access and share political information, and take action to pursue their political objectives.

This groundbreaking textbook is the first to place digital platforms at the center of understanding political communication. It offers a comprehensive exploration of how digital technologies, including social media and search engines, are increasingly shaping political communication across the globe. The text showcases how these platforms are reshaping core processes of political communication, from election contests to policymaking. It addresses a wide range of topics, including public opinion, journalism, strategic communication, political parties, social movements, governance, disinformation, propaganda, populism, race, ethnicity, and democratic backsliding.

Packed with lively examples and pedagogical features, "Platforms, Power, and Politics" provides an exciting and innovative approach to political communication. It is an essential reading for students of political communication and a valuable resource for scholars, journalists, and policymakers. By delving into the complex interplay between digital technologies and political communication, this textbook offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of contemporary politics.

ISBN-13: 9781509553587