The Internet, Social Networks and Civic Engagement in Chinese Societies

The Internet in China reflects many contradictions and complexities of the society in which it is embedded. This book draws on a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to advance a balanced and context-rich understanding of the effects of digital media and communication technologies, especially social media, for various forms of civic engagement in China, Taiwan, and the global Chinese diaspora. This book was originally published as a special issue of Information, Communication & Society.