Soundbitten : the perils of media-centered political activism / Sarah Sobieraj.

Author/creator Sobieraj, Sarah
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents What if the whole world isn't watching? activism, presidential campaigns, and the thorny struggle for visibility -- Campaign events as catalysts : the politicization of public space -- Streets as stage : the many faces of publicity -- "Apparently they don't like succinct and articulate" : journalists, activists, and the battle over news -- Wait. isn't that a bird in your hand? pushing bystanders out of the way in an effort to reach "the public" -- What about us? bittersweet residues of mobilization -- Epilogue : Web 2.0 and election 2008.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 199-209) and index.
LCCN 2011006177
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