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OverviewThis book investigates what influence online incivility—through user-generated comments on news websites—has on public debate. Built on the premise that public discussions about important topics are vital to a healthy democracy, the book analyzes 3,508 online comments in order to understand what factors in comments make them more susceptible to incivility, defined as nasty remarks rife with profanity. It also examines comments for attributes of deliberation, which are discussions across difference supported by evidence and rational arguments. Using an experiment, the book shows that uncivil comments jumpstart a chain reaction, leading first to negative emotion and then to greater intention to get politically involved. Overall, Online Incivility and Public Debate: Nasty Talk argues that while incivility mars online debate, it may also spark interest in important topics and allow for positive “deliberative moments” of quality discussion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gina Masullo ChenPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Weight: 4.098kg ISBN: 9783319562728ISBN 10: 331956272 Pages: 218 Publication Date: 10 July 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Incivility in Today’s World.- Chapter 2: Online Incivility and Public Discourse.- Chapter 3: Nasty Talk Online.- Chapter 4: Can Incivility and Deliberation Co-Exist?.- Chapter 5: Analyzing Comments in the News.- Chapter 6: Incivility and Speaking Out.- Chapter 7: Testing the “Defensive Effect”.- Chapter 8: Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?.ReviewsAuthor InformationGina Masullo Chen, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Faculty Research Associate with the Engaging News Project at The University of Texas at Austin, USA. She is co-editor of Scandal in a Digital Age (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). Her research focuses on online debate. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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