Cultural Transformation and Disruption Through Media and Communication - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337340906

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2025

Synopsis

The evolution of media and communication technologies transforms global cultures, disrupting traditional norms, reshaping identities, and altering how people connect, consume information, and engage with society. From social media platforms and streaming services to instant messaging and digital activism, these tools accelerate the flow of information and redefine cultural narratives. This transformation brings both opportunities and challenges, amplifying marginalized voices and fostering global conversation, while contributing to misinformation, cultural homogenization, and social polarization. As media evolves, understanding its role in cultural disruption and transformation may help navigate emerging modern complexities. Cultural Transformation and Disruption Through Media and Communication explores how media and communication shape, accelerate, and obstruct social change in an age where both democratic values and shared truths are under pressure. It examines how social actors respond to changing cultural norms, and where the infrastructures of communication are increasingly shifting. This book covers topics such as content analysis, sociology, and precision marketing, and is a useful resource for media and communication professionals, sociologists, marketers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Author

Professor Changsong Wang is the Dean of the School of Communication and the Director of the Centre for ASEAN and Chinese Screen Studies at Xiamen University Malaysia. He has an extensive publication record, including (2025), (2024), (2020), and (2015). He has also published a substantial number of journal articles and book chapters in both English and Chinese. In addition, he serves as editor-in-chief, associate editor, and editorial board member for several international journals. Professor Wang’s research interests span film and cinema studies, cultural studies, and media studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337340906
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 582
• Editor: Wang Changsong