the architecture of disclosure and the threat to public life Marichal, Josâe. creator text bibliography enk Farnham, Surrey Burlington, VT Ashgate Pub. 2012 monographic eng

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193 p. ; 24 cm. In this book, Marichal argues that understanding Facebook's impact on political processes requires an understanding of how Facebook's architecture of disclosure shapes the construction of individuals' political identities by drawing users further into their pre-selected social networks. Introduction : the allure of facebook -- Facebook and the utopian/dystopian dialectic -- Facebook and the architecture of disclosure -- Facebook and the decline of the public -- The personal citizen -- Engagement as personal citizens -- The digital front stage and deliberation -- Facebook and mobilization : beyond the Facebook revolution -- Privacy in the age of personal politics -- Friending the nation-state : social networking and power -- Conclusions : how to listen on Facebook. by Josâe Marichal. Includes bibliographical references (p.161-188) and index. Political participation Technological innovations Communication in politics Technological innovations Political participation Data processing Facebook (Firm) Disclosure of information Online social networks Political aspects JF799 .M32 2012 323/.0402854678 9781409444305 (hardback : alk. paper) 9781409444312 (ebook) 2012002367 DLC Eng 120118 20230410121011.0 117990