Media Controversy: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (2 Volumes)

Information Resources Management Association (USA)

Indexed In: SCOPUS

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522598695

EISBN13: 9781522598701

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9869-5

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Media is rapidly evolving. From social media to news channels, individuals are being bombarded with headlines, new technologies, and varying opinions. Consequently, it has become pivotal to develop new approaches for information processing, understanding, and redistributing.

Media Controversy: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines the effect of conflicting opinions and views of news outlets and other mass media outlets on cultures, individuals, and groups. It also examines the role of the internet, mobile phones, and other digital platforms in creating an environment for discussing and sharing the latest controversial news. Highlighting a range of topics such as censorship, media ethics, and media transparency, this publication is an ideal reference source for government officials, leaders, activists, professionals, policymakers, media specialists, academicians, and researchers interested in the various facets of media controversy.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Activism
Censorship
Freedom of Expression
Mass Media
Media Ethics
Media Influence
Media Literacy
Media Transparency
Propaganda
Viral News

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