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Title:
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THE EFFECTS OF POLITICAL BLOGS ON CITIZENS POLITICAL ACTIVISM: BLOGGERS PERSPECTIVES |
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Author(s):
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Azma Asnawishah Abd Hakim, Brian Corbitt, Leslie Young |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-55-7 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers, Ji-ping Zhang, Tomayess Issa and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Political blog, citizens, bloggers, political activism, information |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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102 |
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Last Page:
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108 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The usability of blogs is growing as a medium for political information. Political blogs have deliberative potential to influence citizens to participate in political activities. In Malaysian political scenario, the use of technology has changed the way people discuss politics. Blogs are been used by political parties and political supporters as a channel for political activism and as a means to get up-to-date information on political issues. This paper reveals findings on the effects of political blogs on citizens political participation. The outcome of this study is derived from the semi-structured interviews with thirteen political bloggers in Malaysia to obtain information on their works in blogs towards giving information on politic and attracts the readers to political activism, by understanding the works and experience of political bloggers, and the applications used in promoting citizens to participate in political activism through blogs. |
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