Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Media Literacy |
Editors | Renee Hobbs, Paul Mihailidis |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc. |
Pages | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118978238 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118978245 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 May 2019 |
Abstract
This entry explains the history of media use for social action and advocacy, the characteristics that distinguish it from other types of media content, and the issues of empowerment and action that are raised in studying media for social action and advocacy.
Keywords
- Advocacy
- Alternative media
- Public journalism
- Social action
- Social media
- Social movements