Essays about: "formation of publics"

Found 3 essays containing the words formation of publics.

  1. 1. The renegotiation of Swedengate : A temporal and discursive examination of a viral phenomenon

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Felicia Lundstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : viral phenomenon; social media; discourse; articulation; floating signifier; antagonism; hashtag publics; nation branding;

    Abstract : This study examines the discursive development of the viral online phenomenon known by the hashtag #swedengate. Having originally revolved around Swedish dinner customs, the discussion and the meaning of ‘Swedengate’ soon came to encompass more serious themes, including various forms of criticism directed at Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecological Empowerment : How infrastructuring can be used to enhance citizen participation for ecological citizenship

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion

    Author : Meike Remiger; [2019]
    Keywords : infrastructuring; ecological citizenship; boundary topics; formation of publics; citizen participation; climate crisis;

    Abstract : This research project explores how the method of infrastructuring can be used for ecological citizenship. A case-study analysis identified where in the infrastructuring process measures for ecological citizenship can be taken. READ MORE

  4. 3. Euroscepticism and the Perception of Benefits

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Thomas Robertson; [2005]
    Keywords : Euroscepticism; Public Opinion; Social Constructivism; Eurobarometer; European Union; Political and administrative sciences; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Since Denmark's ?no? to the Maastricht treaty in 1992, public opinion and support for European Integration has been the subject of increasing study. Now that referendums play a greater role in the construction of the European Union, as demonstrated by the forthcoming ratification of the European Constitution, European leaders are finding it necessary to pay more attention to Eurosceptic factions and public opinion. READ MORE