Bücher der Reihe New Agendas in Communication Series

This volume examines the implications of digital media and technologies for civic life and global networks in rich social and historical context, exploring how people navigate, negotiate, and transform social landscapes rooted in the Chinese context. Chapters are organized around three interrelated themes: digital media access and use, transnational/global networks, and civic engagement.

This book examines the evolution of appeals, media, and tactics in right-wing media and political communication, tracking trends from the early days of contemporary conservatism in the 1950s to the Trump administration. It will interest scholars and upper-level students of political communication, media and politics, and political science.

New Media in Times of Crisis provides an interdisciplinary look at research focused around how people organize in times of crisis. This book is grounded in the practices of first responders, crisis communicators, people experiencing tragic events, and communities who organize on- and off-line to make sense of their experiences.

The scholars involved in Digital Discussions represent forward thinkers who aim to inform the study of political communication by analyzing the behavior of and messages left by citizens, elites, and journalists in digital spaces. It is critical reading for those studying and working in communication studies with a focus on big data.

New Media in Times of Crisis provides an interdisciplinary look at research focused around how people organize in times of crisis. This book is grounded in the practices of first responders, crisis communicators, people experiencing tragic events, and communities who organize on- and off-line to make sense of their experiences.

Work Pressures fills the void of research on the nature of pressures on individuals in the workplace. It offers a broad view of how work pressures can compromise the performance and vitality of individuals and their organizations. The contributions to this volume not only confirm communication's centrality to the problems work pressures pose, but also open an interdisciplinary conversation about how to learn from them and ultimately manage them. Specific topics covered include the proliferation of communication technologies, organizational discourse, work overload, and generational differences in the workplace.

Work Pressures fills the void of research on the nature of pressures on individuals in the workplace. It offers a broad view of how work pressures can compromise the performance and vitality of individuals and their organizations. The contributions to this volume not only confirm communication¿s centrality to the problems work pressures pose, but also open an interdisciplinary conversation about how to learn from them and ultimately manage them. Specific topics covered include the proliferation of communication technologies, organizational discourse, work overload, and generational differences in the workplace.

The focus of this book is Strategic Communication. Communication can be defined as strategic if its development and/or dissemination is driven by an expected outcome. These outcomes can be attitudinal, behavioral, persuasive or knowledge-related; they can lead to change or engagement, or they can miss their mark entirely. In looking at strategic communication, one is not limited to a specific context or discipline. Many of the scholars in the volume are generating research that covers strategic communication in ways that are meaningful across fields.

The focus of this book is Strategic Communication. Communication can be defined as strategic if its development and/or dissemination is driven by an expected outcome. These outcomes can be attitudinal, behavioral, persuasive or knowledge-related; they can lead to change or engagement, or they can miss their mark entirely. In looking at strategic communication, one is not limited to a specific context or discipline. Many of the scholars in the volume are generating research that covers strategic communication in ways that are meaningful across fields.

Presents a conceptualization of the phenomena of lying and deception, manifested in some well-known constructions like spin, hype, doublespeak, equivocation, and contextomy (quoting out of context). This title is suitable for scholars, researchers, and advanced/graduate students in communication, media, and psychology.

This volume shows the implications of new technological advances with respect to the possibilities, patterns and mechanisms for citizen communication, citizen deliberation, public sphere and civic engagement.

This volume examines the implications of digital media and technologies for civic life and global networks in rich social and historical context, exploring how people navigate, negotiate, and transform social landscapes rooted in the Chinese context. Chapters are organized around three interrelated themes: digital media access and use, transnational/global networks, and civic engagement.

In this volume, a new generation of communication scholars takes a fresh look at the manner in which ethical issues manifest themselves in their areas of research and suggests new agendas for future research. Addressing such questions as how to define a journalist in an era when anyone can disseminate information to a global audience, and how to use "advergames," crowdsourcing, and facial recognition technology in advertising responsibly, this volume will be critical reading for scholars and professionals in media, communication, and digital arts, as well as philosophy, government, public policy, business, and law.

In this volume, a new generation of communication scholars takes a fresh look at the manner in which ethical issues manifest themselves in their areas of research and suggests new agendas for future research. Addressing such questions as how to define a journalist in an era when anyone can disseminate information to a global audience, and how to use "advergames," crowdsourcing, and facial recognition technology in advertising responsibly, this volume will be critical reading for scholars and professionals in media, communication, and digital arts, as well as philosophy, government, public policy, business, and law.

Agenda Setting in a 2.0 World features the work of a new generation of scholars. The research provided by these young scholars reflects two broad contemporary trends in agenda-setting: A centrifugal trend of research in the expanding media landscape and in domains beyond the original focus on public affairs, and a centripetal trend further explicating agenda-setting¿s core concepts.

This volume explores how educators can leverage student proficiency with new literacies for learning in formal and informal educational environments. It also investigates critical literacy practices that can best respond to the proliferation of new media in society. What sorts of media education are needed to deal with the rapid influx of intellectual and communication resources and how are media professionals, educational theorists, and literacy scholars helping youth understand the possibilities inherent in such an era? Offering contributions from scholars on the forefront of media literacy scholarhip, this volume provides valuable insights into the issues of literacy and the new forms of digital communication now being utilized in schools. It is required reading for media literacy scholars and students in communication, education, and media.

Science communication has become increasingly popular in journalism and mass communication as the media offer more scientific and technological information to the public. This volume explores the evolution of science communication, addressing key issues and offering substance for future study.

Journalism is in the middle of sweeping changes in its relationships with the communities it serves, and the audiences for news and public affairs it seeks to address. Changes in technology have blurred the lines between professionals and citizens, partisan and objective bystanders, particularly in the emerging public zones of the blogosphere. This volume examines these changes and the new concepts needed to understand them in the days and years ahead. With contributions from up-and-coming scholars, this collection identifies key issues and paves the way for further research on the role of journalism in today's world. It will appeal to scholars, researchers, and advanced students in journalism, communication, and media studies, and will also be of interest to those in public affairs, political science, and government.