Controversy Mapping

Controversy MappingUnlock the complexities of modern debates with *Controversy Mapping*, a pioneering work exploring the intersection of digital media and contested issues. As environmental concerns, economic disputes, and global pandemics dominate public discourse, understanding how to navigate these controversies is essential. This book is the first of its kind to delve into the observation and mapping of controversies in the digital landscape. Authored by Venturini

Unlock the complexities of modern debates with *Controversy Mapping*, a pioneering work exploring the intersection of digital media and contested issues. As environmental concerns, economic disputes, and global pandemics dominate public discourse, understanding how to navigate these controversies is essential. This book is the first of its kind to delve into the observation and mapping of controversies in the digital landscape.

Authored by Venturini and Munk, *Controversy Mapping* employs actor-network theory and advanced digital methods, serving as a guide to visualize and analyze public debates where facts are often obscured, and expertise is disputed. This insightful resource outlines the theoretical foundations, historical context, and practical techniques behind controversy mapping, making it an essential read for anyone engaged in media studies, communication, or social activism.

Take advantage of a rich collection of case studies and examples that illustrate how to chart key actors and issues through digital fieldwork and computational tools. With a preface by renowned scholar Richard Rogers and an exclusive interview with influential thinker Bruno Latour, this book enriches your understanding of the political implications surrounding contested issues in our digital age.

Perfect for students, scholars, journalists, and active citizens alike, *Controversy Mapping* is a vital resource for anyone looking to engage thoughtfully with the pressing matters of our time. This book is BRAND NEW, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, comprising 385 pages of crucial insights.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509544516
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 385


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As disputes concerning the environment, the economy, and pandemics occupy public debate, we need to learn to navigate matters of public concern when facts are in doubt and expertise is contested.


Controversy Mapping is the first book to introduce readers to the observation and representation of contested issues on digital media. Drawing on actor-network theory and digital methods, Venturini and Munk outline the conceptual underpinnings and the many tools and techniques of controversy mapping. They review its history in science and technology studies, discuss its methodological potential, and unfold its political implications. Through a range of cases and examples, they demonstrate how to chart actors and issues using digital fieldwork and computational techniques. A preface by Richard Rogers and an interview with Bruno Latour are also included.


A crucial field guide and hands-on companion for the digital age, Controversy Mapping is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of media and communication, as well as activists, journalists, citizens, and decision makers.