{"title":"Ulrike Klinger","description":"\u003cp\u003eUlrike Klinger's work delves deeply into the intersections of technology, society, and governance, offering insightful analyses on contemporary issues such as digital platforms and political power. Readers can expect thoughtful explorations grounded in rigorous research, ideal for those interested in how technology shapes public life and policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books engage with complex ideas in a clear, accessible style, making them a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone eager to understand the evolving dynamics of power in the digital age. \u003cem\u003ePlatforms, Power, and Politics\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her nuanced approach to education and reference in this vital field.\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\/ulrike-klinger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}