China in the Era of Social Media
An Unprecedented Force for An Unprecedented Social Change
Abstract
China in the Era of Social Media discusses how social media is changing the world in an unprecedented way through speed, scope, and depth. In the last decade or so, social media in China has witnessed the most explosive growth in the world. Being the most populous nation in the world, it has the most social media users in the world as well. This book examines the current situation and unique characteristics of Chinese social media, the significance of social media in the country’s social transformation, and particularly its influences on political change in the nation. The main goal of this book is to explore how social media has been affecting and thus changing China’s political system, the ruling communist ideology, and the state-run media, as well as its public discourse and public opinions. Scholars of Asian studies, political science, and communications will find this book particularly interesting.
Schlagworte
Political Sciences New media Chinese Studies Asian Studies Communication Social Media public sphere Sociology TV News social transformation government policies new era new media laws political change- 1–8 Introduction 1–8
- 353–362 Index 353–362
- 363–364 About the Editor 363–364
- 365–372 About the Contributors 365–372