Book Announcement

 Dear colleagues,

I am excited to announce the release of my new book, Citizens at the Gates:
Twitter, Networked Publics, and the Transformation of American Journalism
(Palgrave Macmillan).  It is currently available in hardback and eBook (
bit.ly/catg2018b), as well as on SpringerLink:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-90446-7.

Drawing insights from nearly a decade of mixed-method research, the book
brings together conceptual and theoretical lenses from multiple academic
disciplines to examine the role Twitter plays in the structure and
practices of the journalistic field.  By analyzing the use of Twitter
surrounding newsworthy events—including the Boston Marathon bombing,
protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and the election of Donald Trump—I
demonstrate how in addition to spelling opportunity for citizen media
activism, the normalization of digital communication adds new channels of
influence for traditional thought leaders, posing notable challenges for
the future of journalism and democracy.  A slightly more detailed summary
is available here:
https://www.stlawu.edu/news/sociology-prof-new-book-examines-twitter%E2%80%99s-role-journalism.


*Endorsements: *“Citizens at the Gates makes a compelling case that Twitter
is transforming and mixing American journalism and political activism in
new ways. Drawing on his sophisticated command of Bourdieusian field
theory, Stephen Barnard offers an original analysis of the complex
interweaving of technological affordances and socially structured
practices. This is an impressive book and an indispensable guide to making
sense of the contemporary media landscape.” (Rodney Benson, Professor of
Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University, USA)

“No one doubts journalism is changing profoundly, but how is its
transformation related to broader shifts in the social world? Only an
approach rooted in social theory can answer that question. Stephen
Barnard’s exciting new book is one of the first to pursue it, offering a
convincing account of how media sources such as Twitter are acquiring
influence in journalistic practice and changing journalistic values.
Essential reading for those curious about where journalism is heading.”
(Nick Couldry, Professor of Media, Communications and Social Theory, London
School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

The publisher has offered a 20% discount code, good through August 23rd,
which I'll be happy to share upon request.  For those of you at academic
institutions, please also consider asking your library to purchase a copy
if you think it might be of interest to your students or colleagues.   And,
please do help me spread the word by sharing this announcement with others
who might be interested.

All the best,
Steve
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Dr. Stephen Barnard
Assistant Professor of Sociology
St. Lawrence University
Phone: 315-229-5499
Web: http://www.stephenrbarnard.com/
Twitter: @socsavvy <https://twitter.com/socsavvy>
Author: Citizens at the Gates: Twitter, Networked Publics, and the
Transformation of American Journalism
<http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8847450/type/dlg/https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319904450>

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