Media Solidarities
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What does it mean when images of refugees’ plight are shared on social media? Or when we respond to emotive NGO fundraising campaigns, or are heartened by do-good reality TV shows? Do these narratives offer incentives for genuine social change or only momentary feelings of individual satisfaction?
Drawing on social theory, political economy and cultural studies, Media Solidarities explores the way in which media can both enable and obstruct meaningful bonds of solidarity and positive social change. Written in a highly approachable style, it ties theory to contemporary world events and media discourses through a series of examples and case studies. The book offers an analytical toolkit to critically understand media narratives of representation, participation and production and to challenge our perceptions of our selves and society.
It will be fascinating reading for students in media and communications, politics, sociology, human geography and cultural studies.
Contents
Chapter 1 Understanding Solidarity
Chapter 1 Understanding Solidarity
Chapter 2 Producing Media Solidarities
Chapter 2 Producing Media Solidarities
Chapter 3 Imagining Equality with Politics of Hospitality
Chapter 3 Imagining Equality with Politics of Hospitality
Chapter 4 Feeling Good Through Entertainment
Chapter 4 Feeling Good Through Entertainment
Chapter 5 Sharing and Witnessing on Social Media
Chapter 5 Sharing and Witnessing on Social Media
Chapter 6 Participating and Protesting Online
Chapter 6 Participating and Protesting Online
Chapter 7 Conclusions
Chapter 7 Conclusions
Additional materials
Description
What does it mean when images of refugees’ plight are shared on social media? Or when we respond to emotive NGO fundraising campaigns, or are heartened by do-good reality TV shows? Do these narratives offer incentives for genuine social change or only momentary feelings of individual satisfaction?
Drawing on social theory, political economy and cultural studies, Media Solidarities explores the way in which media can both enable and obstruct meaningful bonds of solidarity and positive social change. Written in a highly approachable style, it ties theory to contemporary world events and media discourses through a series of examples and case studies. The book offers an analytical toolkit to critically understand media narratives of representation, participation and production and to challenge our perceptions of our selves and society.
It will be fascinating reading for students in media and communications, politics, sociology, human geography and cultural studies.
Contents
Chapter 1 Understanding Solidarity
Chapter 1 Understanding Solidarity
Chapter 2 Producing Media Solidarities
Chapter 2 Producing Media Solidarities
Chapter 3 Imagining Equality with Politics of Hospitality
Chapter 3 Imagining Equality with Politics of Hospitality
Chapter 4 Feeling Good Through Entertainment
Chapter 4 Feeling Good Through Entertainment
Chapter 5 Sharing and Witnessing on Social Media
Chapter 5 Sharing and Witnessing on Social Media
Chapter 6 Participating and Protesting Online
Chapter 6 Participating and Protesting Online
Chapter 7 Conclusions
Chapter 7 Conclusions
Additional materials
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December 2018 | 208 pages | Sage UK
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781473994102 | $88.00 |
| Hardcover | 31/03/2026 | 9781473994096 | $156.00 |
What does it mean when images of refugees’ plight are shared on social media? Or when we respond to emotive NGO fundraising campaigns, or are heartened by do-good reality TV shows? Do these narratives offer incentives for genuine social change or only momentary feelings of individual satisfaction?
Drawing on social theory, political economy and cultural studies, Media Solidarities explores the way in which media can both enable and obstruct meaningful bonds of solidarity and positive social change. Written in a highly approachable style, it ties theory to contemporary world events and media discourses through a series of examples and case studies. The book offers an analytical toolkit to critically understand media narratives of representation, participation and production and to challenge our perceptions of our selves and society.
It will be fascinating reading for students in media and communications, politics, sociology, human geography and cultural studies.
Table Of Contents:
- Chapter 1 Understanding Solidarity
- Chapter 2 Producing Media Solidarities
- Chapter 3 Imagining Equality with Politics of Hospitality
- Chapter 4 Feeling Good Through Entertainment
- Chapter 5 Sharing and Witnessing on Social Media
- Chapter 6 Participating and Protesting Online
- Chapter 7 Conclusions