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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of political economy questions that arise when discussing the relationship of capitalist and alternative social media. We begin by clarifying the notion of social media, before going on to examine aspects of the political economy of alternative media. We then apply these aspects to the realm of social media in order to discuss the relationship between capitalist and alternative social media. This includes a discussion of the contradictory character of social media in the Occupy movement.

Publication Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology J Political Science
Departments:	School of Communication & Creativity > Media, Culture & Creative Industries > Culture & the Creative Industries

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