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This book explores whether a beleaguered press in recent years has been developing an emotive, Eurosceptic post-truth rhetoric of its own - competing for attention with populist politicians. These politicians now by-pass the media, talking directly to...

This edited book presents a cross-disciplinary and international conversation about the discursive nature of 'populist' politics. Based on the idea that language and meaning making are central to the political process, the authors present research...

This volume brings together a multidisciplinary group of scholars from diverse fields including computer science, engineering, archival science, law, business, psychology, economics, medicine and more to discuss the trade-offs between different...

In the statistical domain, certain topics have received considerable attention during the last decade or so, necessitated by the growth and evolution of data and theoretical challenges. This growth has invariably been accompanied by computational...

In the post-digital era, investigative journalism around the world faces a revolutionary shift in the way information is gathered and interpreted. Reporters in the field are confronted with data sources, new logics of information dissemination, and a...

This book offers practical guidelines on creating value from the application of data science based on selected artificial intelligence methods. In Part I, the author introduces a problem-driven approach to implementing AI-based data science and...

This book aims to reflect how journalism has changed in recent years through different perspectives concerning the impact of technology, the reconfiguration of the media ecosystem, the transformation of business models, production and profession, as well...

This volume seeks to analyse the emerging wave of data journalism in the Global South. It does so by examining trends, developments and opportunities for data journalism in the aforementioned contexts. Whilst studies in this specific form of journalism...

This proceedings volume presents recent theoretical and practical advances in operational research (OR). The papers focus on a number of key areas including combinatorial optimization, integer programming, heuristics, and mathematical programming. In...

This contributed volume provides new approaches, fresh ideas, valuable insights, and latest research in leadership-from strategic business (model) innovation to system design and humanity-and is a knowledge source and inspirational guide for scientists...

This book examines the portrayal of the Palestinian-Israeli 'conflict' by looking at the language used in its reporting and how this can, in turn, influence public opinion. The book explores how language use helps frame an event to elicit a particular...

Business innovation and industrial intelligence are paving the way for a future in which smart factories, intelligent machines, networked processes and Big Data are combined to foster industrial growth. The maturity and growth of instrumentation,...

Many industrial applications built today are increasingly using emerging behavior engineering technologies: this book looks at various research and practical issues  for researchers and students working in computer science and...

Do you have an idea you want to turn into a children's book?Are you considering self-publishing but feeling overwhelmed by all the information you need to figure out?Roadmap to Publishing Children's Books provides practical solutions to all your...

The Olympic Sports Economy incorporates exclusive case studies and reports from sports management conferences to illustrate the most important business practices and trends of the Olympics today. Every two years, the Olympics wins world attention with...

Sleight of Mouth is about the magic of words and language. Language is one of the key representational systems from which we build our mental models of the world, and has a tremendous influence upon how we perceive and respond to the world around us.As...

A valuable study of Richard Bentley (then Richard Bentley and Son) who was the leading publisher of fiction in three-volume form for much of the 19th century, and his business traded globally. He was one of the most important publishers in his time. He...

"A favorite shelf in my bookcase leads with By-Line: Ernest Hemingway, a compendium of journalism the great novelist wrote to support himself as he worked on his fiction. Right next to it is Ernie's War, dispatches by Ernie Pyle, the most famous of World...

What if you could sell anything to anyone?Nobody is born knowing how to sell. But the truth is, you can learn how to sell more . . . a LOT more . . . when you discover the right words that make people buy.Copywriting is selling. Whether online,...

The purpose of this volume is to shape conceptual tools to understand the impact of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the organization of universities. Traditional research-based universities, the most typical representatives of...

This volume grew out of a conference organized by James Alleman and Paul Rappoport, conducted on October 10, 2011 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in honor of the work of Lester D. Taylor, whose pioneering work in demand and market analysis has had profound...

Over the past two decades, the face of the world consumer has truly changed. Goods are more available, information about these goods is more open and accessible, and the ability to buy these goods from any corner of the earth has become possible. As a...

In this volume, Paolo Sigismondi explores the dynamics of global media and entertainment, specifically analyzing the implications of the global rise of non-scripted entertainment (as reality TV programs) and the impact and consequences of the Information...

The media industry is in transition. While some changes are readily apparent, we have not even begun to understand the impact of others. The result is one of the most fascinating times in the history of media. As digital technologies accelerate the pace...

Bringing together scholars, journalists, and researchers from 27 European countries, this book provides a comparative and longitudinal analysis of the evolvement of conditions and standards relevant for sustainable, free, and plural media and journalism...

Data Journalism and the COVID-19 Disruption offers an international, multidisciplinary account of how and to what extent the COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing for data journalism.

This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming...

Are you looking to start a podcast, but feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? Look no further than "Path to Podcast Success" - the ultimate guide to help you create, grow, and make money with your podcast. With a simple seven-step...

A guide to writing transformative nonfiction or inspirational memoir from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space.If you've ever thought, "I really want to write a book, but..." this book is for you...

The global narrative surrounding migrants, refugees, and people on the move is often fraught with biases, misunderstandings, and misrepresentations. While crucial for informing public opinion, media coverage can inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes, fuel...

In the face of rapid digitalization and environmental challenges, the world stands at a critical juncture. The relentless pace of technological advancement has brought unparalleled convenience and efficiency but has also contributed to unsustainable...

Virtual communities are a new frontier in the digital landscape. While these spaces are only in their infancy, it will not be long before they become a part of much of the population's daily life. Before that becomes the case, it is important that we...

With the advancement of technology and the increasing use of digital and social media platforms, we are experiencing an unprecedented era of global connectivity and information sharing. However, alongside these advancements comes a pressing challenge:...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Kommunikation, Note: 2,3, Universität Bielefeld (Fakultät für Soziologie), Veranstaltung: 300080 Die Soziologie des politischen Systems, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Hausarbeit geht es...

Masterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Romanistik - Spanische Sprache, Literatur, Landeskunde, Note: 1,0, Universität Potsdam, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit den Auswirkungen digitaler Kommunikation auf die...

One of the greatest challenges in the ever-changing world of IT is to create and maintain an innovation culture and align innovation activities with company strategy. This book provides a fresh perspective on innovation management activities in an IT...

"Self-Publishing Questions Asked & Answered" identifies the most common questions concerning self publication today and answers them clearly and concisely. What is the difference between "independent" self-publishing,...

From Lowney Handy's scandalous small-town open marriage to author JamesJones's extraordinary apprenticeship with Maxwell Perkins, Star-Crossed Lovers illuminates an unforgettable lovestory. She was an eccentric small-town self-taught rebel, driven by...

Today the fastest growing companies have no physical assets. Instead, they create innovative digital products and new data-driven business models. They capture huge market share fast and their capitalizations skyrocket. The success of these digital...

We've all made a mess.And that means we all have a message.This is the book that shows you how to take the former and make it into the latter.FROM THE NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORWhen Anna David got sober and sold a book about her recovery to the...

<p>“Janet Cooke was a warning shot, a harbinger of all kinds of journalistic scandals to come.” —Howard Kurtz, author and media critic</p><br><p>Janet Cooke caused one of the biggest scandals in the history of...

Experienced SaaS adviser Stewart Marshall has seen the vast potential and massive failures of an industry that's no place for naïve, unsuspecting tourists. In Kick Some SaaS he takes you on a journey from ideation to commercialisation and beyond,...

It only takes one Quality Ebook to set you on your path to financial freedom.You can do this. In fact, anyone can. Writing is a skill just like any other. A muscle that can be developed over time. It's also a therapeutic pursuit that...

BOOK BOSS is the ultimate guide to self-publishing for business owners, thought leaders, and coaches who want to share their knowledge and expertise with the world. This book offers practical tips and advice on writing, book design, publishing, and...

Editors working with writers of color, nonwhite writers, or simply writers hailing from a different cultural background and experience from their own have for too long dictated editorial changes that have silenced the voice of the writers. Respectful...

This book is a concise guide written by two individuals who have been there under the lights and in front of the camera. Its no-nonsense approach offers readers practical advice about on-camera performance, including key aspects of voice, movement,...