Visual Global Politics (Interventions)

Book Details

• Author: Roland Bleiker

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780415726078

• Pages: 390

• Cover: Paperback (Illustrated)

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 9.5 inches

  • Width: 6.9 inches

  • Thickness: 1.0 inch

About The Book

In Visual Global Politics, Roland Bleiker explores the dynamic and growing role of images in shaping global politics. In an era dominated by visual media, photographs, videos, and even art have become powerful forces influencing everything from warfare and diplomacy to election campaigns and social justice movements. This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive look at how images have become pivotal in understanding political phenomena.

The book features contributions from leading scholars in various disciplines, all offering insightful analysis of how visual artifacts—from cartoons to surveillance footage—interact with political events. The rapid spread of digital media on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube makes it even more vital to understand the political implications of these images.

With a focus on how images frame public perception, Visual Global Politics challenges traditional scholarly emphasis on text-based analysis, providing an essential resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in the intersection of global politics and visual culture.

Why You Should Read This Book

• Groundbreaking: The first comprehensive study of visual global politics, examining the profound role images play in shaping political discourse.

• Expert Contributions: Featuring essays by leading scholars, offering diverse perspectives on visuality in global events.

• Relevant and Timely: Engages with the political significance of visual media in an age where digital platforms shape political agendas.