Social Media and Political Accountability

Bridging the Gap between Citizens and Politicians

Autor*innen

• Andrea Ceron

Parameter

• 252 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Politikwissenschaft

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Focusing on the intersection of social media and politics, the book explores how these platforms enhance understanding of political accountability and responsiveness. It employs textual analysis to examine the alignment between politicians' online statements and their offline actions, revealing insights into endorsements and party dynamics. Additionally, sentiment analysis assesses how citizen interactions on social media influence political behavior on various issues. Ultimately, it evaluates the effectiveness of responsive behavior in rebuilding trust between voters and political elites, making it essential for students and practitioners in political communication.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover