{"title":"Bruce Mutsvairo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruce Mutsvairo’s works delve into the dynamic intersections of media, politics, and public discourse. His books explore how platforms shape power structures and influence political communication, offering critical insights for readers interested in contemporary media landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in rigorous research within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Mutsvairo’s writing is essential for those seeking to understand the evolving role of media in society and governance. Expect thoughtful analysis that illuminates the complexities of information flow in modern politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"platforms-power-and-politics-by-ulrike-klinger-9781509553587","title":"Platforms, Power, and Politics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitical communication has fundamentally transformed as digital technologies have become increasingly important in everyday life. Technology platforms have become powerful political instruments for world leaders, campaigns, social movements, journalists, and non-governmental organisations. Moreover, they are essential to how people communicate about politics, encounter and share political information, and take action to pursue their political goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first textbook to centre digital platforms in understanding political communication. With global examples beyond the context of Western democracies, the text reveals how digital technologies such as social media and search engines are increasingly shaping political communication in countries around the world. It shows how the core processes of political communication are being reshaped by platforms, from how elections are contested to how issues make it onto policymaking agendas. Topics covered include public opinion, journalism, strategic communication, political parties, social movements, governance, disinformation, propaganda, populism, race, ethnicity, and democratic backsliding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of lively examples and pedagogical features, \u003ci\u003ePlatforms, Power, and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e offers an exciting and innovative new approach to political communication. It is essential reading for students of political communication and an important resource for scholars, journalists, and policymakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431975633132,"sku":"9781509553587","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509553587.jpg?v=1774557017"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bruce-mutsvairo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}