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Twitter is a household name, discussed for its role in national elections, natural disasters, and political movements, as well as for what some malign as narcissistic chatter. The first edition of Murthy's balanced and incisive book pioneered the study of this medium as a serious platform worthy of scholarly attention. Much has changed since Twitter's infancy, although it is more relevant than ever to our social, political, and economic lives. This timely second edition shows how Twitter has evolved and how it is used today. Murthy introduces some of the historical context that gave birth to the platform, while providing up-to-date examples such as the #blacklivesmatter movement, and Donald Trump's use of Twitter in the US election. The chapters on journalism and social movements have been thoroughly updated, and completely new to this edition is a chapter on celebrities and brands. Seeking to answer challenging questions around the popular medium, the second edition of Twitter is essential reading for students and scholars of digital media.Product Identifiers
PublisherPolity Press
ISBN-139781509512492
eBay Product ID (ePID)9046572574
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTwitter
Publication Year2018
SubjectSociology, Computer Science
TypeTextbook
AuthorDhiraj Murthy
SeriesDigital Media and Society
Dimensions
Item Height218 mm
Item Weight498 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDhiraj Murthy