International politics is witnessing a rapid transformation due to the emerging impact of the internet and digital media. Activists in various countries have been given a new medium to voice their views and opinions, resulting in governments adapting to the digital environment in which we currently live. As the role of social media and online communities continue to grow, empirical research is needed on their specific impact on governmental policies and reform.
Recent Developments in Internet Activism and Political Participation is an essential reference source that explores the modern role that digital media plays within community engagement and political development. This book discusses real-world case studies in various regions of the world on how the internet is affecting government agendas and promoting the voice of the community. Featuring research on topics such as digital ecosystems, information technology, and foreign policy, this book is ideally designed for researchers, strategists, government officials, policymakers, sociologists, administrators, scholars, educators, and students seeking coverage on the societal impact of social media in modern global politics.
Author(s): Yasmin Ibrahim
Series: Advances in Public Policy and Administration
Publisher: IGI Global
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 368
City: Hershey
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Book Series
List of Contributors
Table of Contents
Detailed Table of Contents
Preface
Section 1: Selfies and Instagram
Chapter 1: Resistance and Protests Through the “Selfie”
Chapter 2: Selfie Journalism and Politics
Chapter 3: No Interaction on Instagram
Section 2: Immersive Environment and Gaming
Chapter 4: ‘No Line on the Horizon'
Chapter 5: The Pervasive and the Digital
Chapter 6: Gaming Digital Content Creation to Engage Youth in Participatory Politics
Section 3: Fake News and Images
Chapter 7: Fake News
Chapter 8: Fake Photos in the European Refugee Crisis
Section 4: Race and the Digital Imaginary
Chapter 9: Facebook Aesthetics
Chapter 10: The Twisted Fairy Tale Behind How Light-Skinned Girls Are ‘Trending'
Section 5: Food and Environmental Campaigns
Chapter 11: Innovation for Human Development
Chapter 12: Climate Change and Sustainability Issues in Indian Newspapers
Chapter 13: Environmental Campaigns in Traditional and Social Media
Chapter 14: Digital Activism
Chapter 15: Use of Mobiles for Promoting Agriculture in Puducherry, India
Section 6: Corporations, Elections, and Politics
Chapter 16: The Role of ‘Delegated Transferable Vote' for Supporting Tactical Voting in First-Past-the-Post Elections
Chapter 17: Website-Feature Analysis of Irish Parliamentarians' Performance in Web 2.0 Technologies
Chapter 18: CIO Power Influences the Social Alignment and IT-Business Strategic Alignment Relationship
Compilation of References
About the Contributors
Index
