Digital Contention in a Divided Society : Social Media, Parades and Protests in Northern Ireland Paperback / softback
by Paul Reilly
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How are platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (now X) used by citizens to frame contentious parades and protests in ‘post-conflict’ Northern Ireland?
What do these contentious episodes tell us about the potential of information and communication technologies to promote positive intergroup contact in the deeply divided society?
These issues are addressed in what is the first in-depth qualitative exploration of how social media channels were used during the union flag protests (December 2012—March 2013) and the Ardoyne parade disputes (July 2014 and 2015).
This updated version also examines the role of online platforms in the April 2021 'Brexit riots'.
The book focuses on the extent to which affective publics, mobilised and connected via expressions of solidarity on social media, appear to escalate or de-escalate sectarian tensions caused by these hybrid media events.
It also explores whether citizen activity on these online platforms has the potential to contribute to peacebuilding in Northern Ireland. -- .
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:264 pages, 24 black & white figures; 16 tables
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:23/04/2024
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- ISBN:9781526178756
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:264 pages, 24 black & white figures; 16 tables
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:23/04/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781526178756