Digital Contention in a Divided Society - Social Media, Parades and Protests in Northern Ireland

Representing the first in-depth qualitative study of how social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are used to mediate contentious public parades and protests in Northern Ireland, this book explores the implications of mis-and dis-information spread via online platforms for peacebuilding in societies transitioning out of conflict.

About the author

Paul Reilly is a Senior Lecturer in Communications, Media & Democracy at the University of Glasgow

Product details

• Authors: Paul Reilly
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2024
• EAN: 9781526178756
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-7875-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Northern Ireland, Comparative Politics, Ethical & social aspects of IT, COMPUTERS / Social Aspects