Battle for Hearts and Minds: New Media and Elections in Singapore

Book Overview

The Singapore 2011 General Election was dubbed by some as the first 'Internet' election. How far is this true and to what extent did old and new media influence voting behaviour and political participation? What was the role of Facebook, Twitter, party political websites, political discussion and the alternative and conflicting information offered online? What theoretical insights can be gleaned about media and its use by voters? This edited volume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814730009
• ISBN13: 9789814730006
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"