Bibliograph

Twitter, social communication in the Twitter age, Dhiraj Murthy

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Label

Twitter, social communication in the Twitter age, Dhiraj Murthy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-247) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Twitter

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

992561789

Responsibility statement

Dhiraj Murthy

Series statement

Digital media and society series

Sub title

social communication in the Twitter age

Summary

"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."--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

Preface and acknowledgments -- What is Twitter? -- Contextualizing Twitter -- Theorizing Twitter -- Twitter and journalism -- Twitter and disasters -- Twitter and activism -- Twitter and health -- Celebrities and branding -- Conclusion

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