Political elites in Canada : power and influence in instantaneous times

Marland, Alexander J., 1973- (editor.). Giasson, Thierry, (editor.). Lawlor, Andrea, 1982- (editor.).

Summary: "Political Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political power brokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how these groups are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways"--Page 4 of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780774837941
ISBN: 0774837942
Physical Description: print
xv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Vancouver ; UBC Press, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / Susan Delacourt -- Part 1: Introduction : 1. Political Elites in the Age of Digital Media / Alex Marland, Andrea Lawlor, and Thierry Giasson -- 2. Tips and Tactics for Securing Interviews with Political Elites / Alex Marland and Anna Esselment -- Part 2: Governmental Political Elites : 3. The Intersection of Public Policy and Digital Communications: The Federal Government Vantage Point / Robert P. Shepherd and Bryan Evans -- 4. Political Staff and Permanent Public Servants: Still Getting Along / Jennifer Robson and R. Paul Wilson -- 5. Gender, Tone, and Content of Premiers' News Coverage: A Matched Comparison / Melanee Thomas, Allison Harell, and Tania Gosselin -- 6. From Elitism to Idealization: The Representation of Premiers in Social Media Videoa / J.P. Lewis and Stephanie Yates -- 7. Supreme Court Judges: Traditional Elite Roles in a Digital Age / Erin Crandall -- 8. Communications as the Workhorse of Governmental Politics: The Liberal Party Leader and the Liberal Caucus / Cristine de Clercy -- 9. Political Strategists in Canada / Jamie Gillies adn David Coletto -- 10. Hybridity and Mobility: Media Elite Status on Political Twitter Hashtags / Geneviève Chacon, Andrea Lawlor, and Thierry Giasson -- 11. Scandals and Screenshots: Social Media Elites in Canadian Politics / Fenwick McKelvey, Marianne Côté, and Vincent Raynauld -- 12. The National Message, the Local Tour: Candidates' Use of Twitter during the 2015 Canadian Election / Julie Killin and Tamara A. Small -- 13. Going Digital: Non-Profit Organizations in a Transformed Media Environment / Rachel Laforest -- Part 4: Conclusion : 14. Emerging Voices, Evolving Concerns / Andrea Lawlor, Alex Marland, and Thierry Giasson.