ISBN:
9780745652399
,
9780745676531 (Sekundärausgabe)
Language:
English
Pages:
210 S.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. [Birmingham, Ala.] Ebsco Online-Ressource ISBN 9780745676531
Edition:
[Online-Ausg.]
Series Statement:
DMS - Digital Media and Society
DDC:
302.231
Keywords:
Twitter
;
Online-Publikation
Abstract:
Twitter has become a household name, discussed both for its role in prominent national elections, natural disasters, and political movements, as well as for what some malign as narcissistic "chatter." This book takes a critical step back from popular discourse and media coverage of Twitter, to present the first balanced, scholarly engagement of this popular medium. In this timely and comprehensive introduction, Murthy not only discusses Twitter's role in our political, economic, and social lives, but also draws a historical line between the telegraph and Twitter to reflect on ...
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
,
Online-Ausg.:
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