[ecrea] Book Announcement--Citizens at the Gates: Twitter, Networked Publics, and the Transformation of American Journalism

new book,

Citizens at the Gates: Twitter, Networked Publics, and the 
Transformation of American Journalism (Palgrave Macmillan).

It is currently available in hardback and eBook (bit.ly/catg2018b 
<http://bit.ly/catg2018b>), as well as on SpringerLink: 
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-90446-7.

Drawing insights from nearly a decade of mixed-method research, the book 
brings together conceptual and theoretical lenses from multiple academic 
disciplines to examine the role Twitter plays in the structure and 
practices of the journalistic field.  By analyzing the use of Twitter 
surrounding newsworthy events—including the Boston Marathon bombing, 
protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and the election of Donald Trump—I 
demonstrate how in addition to spelling opportunity for citizen media 
activism, the normalization of digital communication adds new channels 
of influence for traditional thought leaders, posing notable challenges 
for the future of journalism and democracy.  A slightly more detailed 
summary is available here: 
https://www.stlawu.edu/news/sociology-prof-new-book-examines-twitter%E2%80%99s-role-journalism. 


For those of you at academic institutions, please also consider asking 
your library to purchase a copy if you think it might be of interest to 
your students or colleagues.   And, please do help me spread the word by 
sharing this announcement with others who might be interested.

*Endorsements: *“Citizens at the Gates makes a compelling case that 
Twitter is transforming and mixing American journalism and political 
activism in new ways. Drawing on his sophisticated command of 
Bourdieusian field theory, Stephen Barnard offers an original analysis 
of the complex interweaving of technological affordances and socially 
structured practices. This is an impressive book and an indispensable 
guide to making sense of the contemporary media landscape.” (Rodney 
Benson, Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication, New York 
University, USA)

“No one doubts journalism is changing profoundly, but how is its 
transformation related to broader shifts in the social world? Only an 
approach rooted in social theory can answer that question. Stephen 
Barnard’s exciting new book is one of the first to pursue it, offering a 
convincing account of how media sources such as Twitter are acquiring 
influence in journalistic practice and changing journalistic values. 
Essential reading for those curious about where journalism is heading.” 
(Nick Couldry, Professor of Media, Communications and Social Theory, 
London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)


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