Communication Activism Research for Social Justice

Communication scholars have taken seriously the call for engaged scholarship, and this book examines the principles, practices, and outcomes of communication activism research for social justice.

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Kevin M. Carragee is a professor in the Communication, Journalism and Media Department at Suffolk University, USA. Working with Lawrence Frey, he developed communication activism research as a distinct form of engaged communication scholarship. A Fulbright scholar, he has edited six books and published more than 30 journal articles and book chapters, focusing primarily on how the new media define social movements. As a Co-Director of the Media Research and Action Project, he assisted groups in framing their messages, influencing news coverage, and securing reforms.

Inhalt

1. Communication Activism Research, Social Justice, and Collective Action 2. Influences on Communication Activism Research: Applied Communication Research, Social Movement Scholarship, Feminist Research, and Critical Cultural Studies 3. Challenges in Communication Activism Research 4. Methodological Issues in Communication Activism Research 5. Lessons Learned from Communication Activism Research