Digital technology and journalism: implications for Democracy
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Keywords

Digital journalism
Democracy
Digital divide
Transparency of government
Robust messages
Civic participation
Social media
Arab Spring
Wikileaks
Tablet journalism

How to Cite

Pavlik, J. V. (2011). Digital technology and journalism: implications for Democracy. Brazilian Journalism Research, 7(2), 95–116. https://doi.org/10.25200/BJR.v7n2.2011.354

Abstract

Digital technology has brought sweeping changes to journalism  and the social institutions it serves. Journalism has historically played a central role in the U.S. and other democracies, serving as a primary source of news and information for citizens on matters of public importance. This paper examines the implications of these changes for democracy. It explores the question of whether a more interactive form of journalism will produce a more engaged and informed electorate.

https://doi.org/10.25200/BJR.v7n2.2011.354
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