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A Private Sphere: Democracy In A Digital Age

A Private Sphere: Democracy In A Digital Age

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by Zizi Papacharissi
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Online technologies excite the public imagination with narratives of democratization. The Internet is a political medium, borne of democracy, but is it democratizing? Late modern democracies are characterized by civic apathy, public skepticism, disillusionment with politics, and general disinterest in conventional political process. And yet, public interest in blogging, online news, net-based activism, collaborative news filtering, and online networking reveal an electorate that is not disinterested, but rather, fatigued with political conventions of the mainstream. This book examines how online digital media shape and are shaped by contemporary democracies, by addressing the following Students and scholars of media studies, political science, and critical theory will find this to be a fresh engagement with some of the most important questions facing democracies today.

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ISBN13: 9780745645254
ISBN10: 0745645259
Language: English
Publisher: Polity
Publication Year: 2010
Format: Paperback

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    Explores digital media's complex role in modern democracy.

  • Who is this book for?

    A Private Sphere offers a compelling look into how online platforms are changing democratic engagement. It’s perfect if you’re curious about whether the internet empowers the public or just adds to political fatigue. Scholars and curious readers alike will appreciate its nuanced examination of digital politics and civic participation.
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