Publisher's Synopsis
This exploration of the usefulness and threat of the Internet is unique in academic research into political communication. Mainstream research has tended to address and capitalize on the political and economic power of mass media conglomerates rather than address the possibilities of political resistance and justice. This research is centred on political justice rather than so-called balanced academic discourse. The book bridges the gap between academic research and radical grassroots activism by providing a theoretical introduction and conclusion and by creating a medium that encourages researchers and activists to engage with one another and to be both critical and creative. The contributors have been encouraged to produce political essays, creative, in-depth feature writing, narrative or literary journalism or reportage rather than academic articles - thereby engaging the minds, hearts, and imaginations of their readers. The book uses a unique method of bringing all these minds and experiences together from all around the world and strengthening their powers and insights. Regular Zoom sessions have been scheduled so that all the contributors can meet one another throughout the critical, creative process, develop their communication skills in their respective genres through the two editors (journalists/lecturers and researchers in political communication), and share experiences and strategies of resistance.
