Political elites in Canada : power and influence in instantaneous times / edited by Alex Marland, Thierry Giasson, and Andrea Lawlor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Marland, Alex, 1973- editor.

Giasson, Thierry, editor.

Lawlor, Andrea, 1982- editor.

Series:

Communication, strategy, and politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in politics--Canada--Technical innovations.

Communication in politics.

Digital media--Political aspects--Canada.

Digital media.

Social media--Political aspects--Canada.

Social media.

Elite (Social sciences)--Canada.

Elite (Social sciences).

Power (Social sciences)--Canada.

Power (Social sciences).

Digital media--Political aspects.

Social media--Political aspects.

Technological innovations.

Canada.

Physical Description:

xv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Vancouver, BC : UBC Press, [2018]

Summary:

Political Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political power brokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how these groups are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways--back cover.

Contents:

Foreword / Susan Delacourt

Part 1: Introduction : 1. Political Elites in the Age of Digital Media / Alex Marland, Andrea Lawlor, and Thierry Giasson

2. Tips and Tactics for Securing Interviews with Political Elites / Alex Marland and Anna Esselment

Part 2: Governmental Political Elites : 3. The Intersection of Public Policy and Digital Communications: The Federal Government Vantage Point / Robert P. Shepherd and Bryan Evans

4. Political Staff and Permanent Public Servants: Still Getting Along / Jennifer Robson and R. Paul Wilson

5. Gender, Tone, and Content of Premiers' News Coverage: A Matched Comparison / Melanee Thomas, Allison Harell, and Tania Gosselin

6. From Elitism to Idealization: The Representation of Premiers in Social Media Videoa / J.P. Lewis and Stephanie Yates

7. Supreme Court Judges: Traditional Elite Roles in a Digital Age / Erin Crandall

8. Communications as the Workhorse of Governmental Politics: The Liberal Party Leader and the Liberal Caucus / Cristine de Clercy

9. Political Strategists in Canada / Jamie Gillies adn David Coletto

10. Hybridity and Mobility: Media Elite Status on Political Twitter Hashtags / Geneviève Chacon, Andrea Lawlor, and Thierry Giasson

11. Scandals and Screenshots: Social Media Elites in Canadian Politics / Fenwick McKelvey, Marianne Côté, and Vincent Raynauld

12. The National Message, the Local Tour: Candidates' Use of Twitter during the 2015 Canadian Election / Julie Killin and Tamara A. Small

13. Going Digital: Non-Profit Organizations in a Transformed Media Environment / Rachel Laforest

Part 4: Conclusion : 14. Emerging Voices, Evolving Concerns / Andrea Lawlor, Alex Marland, and Thierry Giasson.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0774837934

9780774837934

OCLC:

1030765833