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Political elites in Canada : power and influence in instantaneous times / edited by Alex Marland, Thierry Giasson, and Andrea Lawlor.
Political Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political power brokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how these groups are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways--Back cover.
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- ISBN: 0774837934
- ISBN: 9780774837934
- Physical Description: xv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Vancouver, BC : UBC Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Campus | P 95.82 .C2 P65 2018 (Text) | 31111000152585 | CRANBROOK | Volume hold | Available | - |
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This book for scholars and advanced students gathers contributors in journalism, political communication, media studies, Canadian politics, political science, and political marketing to investigate the impact of digital media, social media, and digital populism on the elite power structures of Canadian politics. Discussion encompasses techniques that governmental and nongovernmental political elites use to communicate with one another and with the public. The response of political journalism to digital media is also explored. The book includes an extensive glossary of political, journalism, and media words and phrases. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Chicago Distribution CenterPolitical Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political power brokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how they are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways. Featuring studies of governmental decision makers in the public service and non-governmental influence brokers, such as social media commentators, this collection is a much-needed synthesis of elite politics in Canada.
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Political Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political powerbrokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for traditional power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how they are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways. Featuring empirical studies of governmental decision makers in the public service and political influencers such as social media commentators, this collection is a much-needed synthesis of elite politics in Canada.
