Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Internet Activism and Political Participation (Advances in Public Policy and Administration)

"This book explores the modern role that digital media plays within community engagement and political development. This book discusses real-world case studies in various regions of the world on how the internet is affecting government agendas and promoting the voice of the community"-- Provided by publisher Fake photos in the European refugee crisis : the 'invasion' narrative of the radical right / Anita Howarth -- Resistance and protests through the 'selfie' : recasting the self through the politics of protest / Yasmin Ibrahim -- Website-feature analysis of Irish parliamentarians' performance in Web 2.0 technologies / Julie Chen -- Gaming digital content creation to engage youth in participatory politics / Sohail Dahdal -- Innovation for a human development : exploring the potential of participatory video for two grassroots initiatives / Alejandra Boni, Monique Leivas, Teresa De La Fuente, Sergio Belda-Miquel -- CIO power influences the social alignment and IT : business strategic alignment relationship / Jennifer Gerow -- No interaction on Instagram : political parties use of Instagram in the 2014 Swedish election campaign / Uta Russmann, Jakob Svensson -- Climate change and sustainability issues in Indian newspapers / Nirmala Thirumalaiah, I. Arul Aram -- Use of mobiles for promoting agriculture in Puducherry, India / I. Arul Aram, G. Sakthivel, Amal Raj, Aruvudai Nambi, Nancy Anabel -- Promoting political literacy among youth in the Sultanate of Oman : challenges, developments and recommendations / Mohammed Al-Suqri, Salim AlKindi, Abdullah Al-Kindi -- Fake news : origins and political impact / Fadi Safieddine, Rawad Hammad -- Selfie journalism and politics : an empirical approach / Theodora Maniou, Kosmas Panagiotidis, Andreas Veglis -- The twisted fairy-tale behind how light-skinned girls are 'trending' / Monica Majumdar-Choudhary Cover Title Page Copyright Page Book Series List of Contributors Table of Contents Detailed Table of Contents Preface Section 1: Selfies and Instagram Chapter 1: Resistance and Protests Through the “Selfie” Chapter 2: Selfie Journalism and Politics Chapter 3: No Interaction on Instagram Section 2: Immersive Environment and Gaming Chapter 4: ‘No Line on the Horizon' Chapter 5: The Pervasive and the Digital Chapter 6: Gaming Digital Content Creation to Engage Youth in Participatory Politics Section 3: Fake News and Images Chapter 7: Fake News Chapter 8: Fake Photos in the European Refugee Crisis Section 4: Race and the Digital Imaginary Chapter 9: Facebook Aesthetics Chapter 10: The Twisted Fairy Tale Behind How Light-Skinned Girls Are ‘Trending' Section 5: Food and Environmental Campaigns Chapter 11: Innovation for Human Development Chapter 12: Climate Change and Sustainability Issues in Indian Newspapers Chapter 13: Environmental Campaigns in Traditional and Social Media Chapter 14: Digital Activism Chapter 15: Use of Mobiles for Promoting Agriculture in Puducherry, India Section 6: Corporations, Elections, and Politics Chapter 16: The Role of ‘Delegated Transferable Vote' for Supporting Tactical Voting in First-Past-the-Post Elections Chapter 17: Website-Feature Analysis of Irish Parliamentarians' Performance in Web 2.0 Technologies Chapter 18: CIO Power Influences the Social Alignment and IT-Business Strategic Alignment Relationship Compilation of References About the Contributors Index International politics is witnessing a rapid transformation due to the emerging impact of the internet and digital media. Activists in various countries have been given a new medium to voice their views and opinions, resulting in governments adapting to the digital environment in which we currently live. As the role of social media and online communities continue to grow, empirical research is needed on their specific impact on governmental policies and reform. Recent Developments in Internet Activism and Political Participation is an essential reference source that explores the modern role that digital media plays within community engagement and political development. This book discusses real-world case studies in various regions of the world on how the internet is affecting government agendas and promoting the voice of the community. Featuring research on topics such as digital ecosystems, information technology, and foreign policy, this book is ideally designed for researchers, strategists, government officials, policymakers, sociologists, administrators, scholars, educators, and students seeking coverage on the societal impact of social media in modern global politics.