ENGLISH

Violence and trolling on social media: history, affect, and effects of online vitriol

By Daniel , Polak , Sara; Trottier

Book information

Publisher
Amsterdam University Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9789462989481, 9789048542048
DOI
10.2307/j.ctv1b0fvrn
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2788424 bytes)
Pages
\267
Topic
Other Social Sciences\\Journalism, Media
Orientation
yes
Scanned
portrait
Time added
2021-01-11 23:26:08
hate speechonline violenceSocial Mediatrolling

Description

"Trolls for Trump", virtual rape, fake news — social media discourse, including forms of virtual and real violence, has become a formidable, yet elusive, political force. What characterizes online vitriol? How do we understand the narratives generated, and also address their real-world — even life-and-death — impact? How can hatred, bullying, and dehumanization on social media platforms be addressed and countered in a post-truth world? This book unpicks discourses, metaphors, media dynamics, and framing on social media, to begin to answer these questions. Written for and by cultural and media studies scholars, journalists, political philosophers, digital communication professionals, activists and advocates, this book makes the connections between theoretical approaches from cultural and media studies and practical challenges and experiences "from the field", providing insight into a rough media landscape.

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