Networked news, racial divides how power and privilege shape public discourse in progressive communities /

Against conventional wisdom, pervasive black-white disparities pair with vitriolic public conversation in politically progressive communities throughout America. Networked News, Racial Divides examines obstacles to public dialogues about racial inequality and opportunities for better discourse in mi...

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Main Author: Robinson, Sue (Professor of journalism),
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Physical Description: xiv, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series: Communication, society, and politics.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : a plea for progressives to "stay in the room"
  • Networked media ecologies
  • Power, trust, and authority in a local information flow
  • Obstacles to public discourse about race
  • Legitimation strategies in public discourse about race
  • Outcomes and opportunities in community trust building.