Title:
The fifth estate : extreme viewpoints from alternative media / Kathryn Roberts, book editor.
Author:
Roberts, Kathryn, 1990- editor.
Publication Information:
New York : Greenhaven Publishing, 2018.
Call Number:
P96.A44 F54 2018
Abstract:
The influence of what is known as The Fifth Estate, which is viewpoints and journalism generated outside of the mainstream press, has risen thanks to the emergence of blogs and social media. How effective are these alternate sources in raising public consciousness, changing government policy, and stirring grassroots movements? Are they held to the same standards as mainstream journalism? In this age of fake news, WikiLeaks, and the president's so-called war on the press, readers will find the varied and provocative viewpoints that are explained in this book incredibly relevant and enlightening.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781534501775
9781534501836
Series:
Opposing viewpoints
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
200 pages ; 23 cm.
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Contents:
What potential does alternative media have to influence society? -- Google's safe browsing list is censoring alternative media / WikiLeaks may have influenced the presidential election / "Principled Leaking" might rightly lead to extended censorship and data surveillance / Hacktivists are hacking for a cause / How does alternative media enable extremist civil conflict? -- The language of moral panic: "Radicalization" vs. "Extremism" / Alternative narratives can counter extremist messaging / The media has been complicit in the rise of ISIS and other extremist groups / When it comes to news, what sells matters / How does technology help alternative media? -- Restrictions on media undermine democracy / Human rights are at stake on the Internet / Cyberterrorism is on the rise / Satellite broadcasts can circumvent national controls around the world / Censoring information on the Internet has harmful effects on a society / Is it advantageous to utilize alternative media? -- New media is broadening its scope / Free speech is at risk / The tendency to self-censure limits digital media / Alternative media has taken over "Fake News" / Satire has risen up to become a legitimate news source
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