Full Description
This volume examines journalism and memorialization in the age of social media, with a particular emphasis on communication in times of crisis. Recognizing that individuals are sharing more actively than ever before, this book investigates the implications of this emerging practice for journalism and mass communication.
Contents
Preface 1. Journalism in the Age of Social Media 2. The Case of the"In Memorial: Virginia Tech" Facebook Group 3. The News Cycle in the Age of Social Media 4. Public Memory in the Online World 5. Emotion on the Screen 6. The Audience after Virginia Tech Notes Bibliography