Twitter (Paperback)

Dhiraj Murthy

ISBN 10: 1509512500 / ISBN 13: 9781509512508

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Oxford, 2018

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Paperback. 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 Murthys balanced and incisive book pioneered the study of this medium as a serious platform worthy of scholarly attention. Much has changed since Twitters 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 Trumps 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. Twitter is a household name, discussed for its role in prominent national elections, natural disasters, and political movements, as well as for what some malign as narcissistic chatter . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781509512508

Bibliographic Details

Title: Twitter (Paperback)

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Oxford

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Dhiraj Murthy is Associate Professor of Journalism and Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin.