CHINA'S DIGITAL NATIONALISM P (Oxford Studies in Digital Politics)

Book Details

• Author: Florian Schneider

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780190876807

• Number of Pages: 320

• Release Date: 20-09-2018

• Language: English

About The Book

In China's Digital Nationalism, Florian Schneider offers an insightful exploration of how nationalism in China has evolved in the digital era. Nationalism, as it exists today, is shaped, amplified, and filtered through digital networks, which have radically transformed its dissemination and influence. Schneider examines this transformation by focusing on the role of digital platforms such as search engines, online encyclopedias, social media, and hyperlink networks in shaping national narratives.

The book delves into two key historical and geopolitical topics that have been central to China’s interactions with its neighboring Japan: the Nanjing Massacre of 1937 and the ongoing territorial disputes over islands in the East China Sea. By analyzing how various stakeholders utilize digital platforms to construct and manage these narratives, Schneider uncovers how digital nationalism functions as a powerful tool for influencing public opinion, shaping policy, and asserting national identity.

Schneider’s work sheds light on the complex dynamics of digital nationalism and provides critical insights into how nation-states, especially China, adapt to the changing landscape of the digital age. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intersections of technology, politics, and nationalism in the 21st century.