Politics and Media
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7077843 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mitchell Hobbs (0000-0003-2606-7652, The University of Sydney, corresponding author), Mitchell John Hobbs |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | OTHER |
| Venue | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781405165518.wbeosp044.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4407743553 |
| ISBN | 9781405165518 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 12 |
This entry examines the complex relationship between media and politics. It begins by exploring the evolution of the media as the fourth estate of democracy, highlighting its dual role in protecting the public interest through monitoring political elites and facilitating a contest of ideas essential for public deliberation and electoral politics. The rise of political public relations is then discussed, and its potential to enhance public information against the risks posed by bad actors and unethical practices is evaluated. The transformative influence of social media on politics is explored and its ability to empower citizens is highlighted, as are the challenges posed by disinformation, the misuse of digital data, and populism. The analysis emphasizes the need to address unethical uses of media by political actors to protect the future of democracy
Media studies · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Social Media and Politics
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |