Twitter

Twitter is a household name, discussed for its role in national elections, natural disasters, and political movements, as well as for what some malign as narcissistic chatter. The first edition of Murthy s balanced and incisive book pioneered the study of this medium as a serious platform worthy of scholarly attention. Much has changed since Twitter s infancy, although it is more relevant than ever to our social, political, and economic lives. This timely second edition shows how Twitter has evolved and how it is used today. Murthy introduces some of the historical context that gave birth to the platform, while providing up-to-date examples such as the #blacklivesmatter movement, and Donald Trump s use of Twitter in the US election. The chapters on journalism and social movements have been thoroughly updated, and completely new to this edition is a chapter on celebrities and brands. Seeking to answer challenging questions around the popular medium, the second edition of Twitter is essential reading for students and scholars of digital media.

Auteur
Dhiraj Murthy is Associate Professor of Journalism and Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin.

Contenu

Figures and Tables viii

Preface and Acknowledgments ix

1 What is Twitter? 1

2 Contextualizing Twitter 14

3 Theorizing Twitter 24

4 Twitter and Journalism 51

5 Twitter and Disasters 70

6 Twitter and Activism 92

7 Twitter and Health 115

8 Conclusion 144

Notes 154

Glossary 159

References 162

Index 184