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About this book
This book offers a critical perspective on the digital landscape, and examines how societies can ensure technology serves the public good and does not exacerbate existing inequalities. It advocates for a proactive approach to address challenges presented by digital media, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines and inclusive decision-making processes. Rather than merely outlining problems, the the volume offers potential solutions and frameworks for navigating the future, and advocates new forms of political engagement and innovative approaches to governance that leverage technology while safeguarding democratic values and human rights. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the chapters dissect critical issues, from the contours of digital landscapes to social media's impact on communication patterns to the transformative power of digital mobilization.
Journeying into diverse facets of human engagement with digital media, the book also explores how actors navigate the geographies of digital spaces and the resources at their disposal. The volume will be essential reading for scholars and researchers of media and communications studies, sociology and politics.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of illustrations
- List of contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- 1. Introduction: Understanding the Digital Divide in a Connected Age
- 2. Social Media as a Conduit for Civil Society Movements
- 3. The Semiotic Transfiguration of the Mahābhārata: Character Narratives and Hashtag Metaphors in Digital Microblogging
- 4. The Growing Influence of ICTs on Online Communities in the Post-Covid Era: Opportunities and Challenges
- 5. Conclusion: Fostering Synergy: The Next Chapter of Digital Engagement
- Bibliography
- Index