"Examining the crucial role of crisis communication and education on a global scale, this research-based compendium covers a broad range of key topics, such as democratizing education, promoting p
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eace through complexity science, understanding how factionalism threatens democracy, encouraging citizen participation, and more. Throughout the text, the authors highlight the need for equity, compassion, critical thinking, and active engagement to create a sustainable future based on democratic values. Designed to enhance the knowledge base of crisis communication related to crises impacting education, peace, and democracy, Communication and Education: explores different strategies and practices for fostering democracy in education, such as the IDEALS framework for creating positive school cultures; discusses emotional geographies in schools and their impact on democratic school climate and teacher burnout; emphasizes empathic communication and participatory skills among teachers; offers practical strategies and examples of harnessing technology for peace and democracy; provides real-world case studies illustrating the transformative power of education, music, diverse perspectives, and open communication channels; examines the ecological interdependence of effective communication, education, democracy and peace." (Publisher description)
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"This book has compiled the tech policy debate into a toolkit for policy makers, legal experts, and academics seeking to address platform dominance and its impact on society today. It discusses the global consensus around technology regulation with
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recommendations of cutting-edge policy innovations from around the world. It also explores the proposed policy toolkit through comprehensive coverage of existing and future policy on data, antitrust, competition, freedom of expression, jurisdiction, fake news, elections, liability, and accountability. The book identifies potential policy impacts on global communication, user rights, public welfare, and economic activity. It outlines a policy framework that address the interlocking challenges of contemporary tech regulation and offer actionable solutions for the technological future." (Publisher description)
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"'The only true history of a country', wrote Thomas Macaulay, 'is to be found in its newspapers'. This book explores how the media shaped and defined the economic, social, political and cultural dynamics of the British Empire by viewing it from the
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perspective of the colonised as well as the colonisers." (Publisher description)
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