It’s already lining up to be an exciting semester for Politics and Media here at BU. These are some of our recent highlights and upcoming events: Your Tutors in the Media: Dr. Darren Lilleker spoke to the Independent last week on social media and elections: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/opinion/how-much-will-social-media-and-the-press-really-influence-the-2015-general-election-9775885.html Dr. Anna Feigenbaum (un)celebrated the 100th birthday of tear… Read more » about Politics and Media degree prepares for exciting semeseter
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Politics course leader publishes tear gas commentary in wake of US protests
In light of recent protest events in Ferguson, U.S. surrounding the killing of an unarmed teenager by a local officer, the state of police militarization has come under scrutiny in the media. Everyone from senators, veteran officers, community leaders and public relations experts are asking critical questions about what policing should look like in 21st… Read more » about Politics course leader publishes tear gas commentary in wake of US protests
CMC’s Anna Feigenbaum’s new book Protest Camps hit the stores this week
Hot off the press, CMC’s Dr. Anna Feigenbaum’s co-authored book Protest Camps hit indie bookshop and digital shelves worldwide yesterday. To celebrate the publication the authors are taking part in a number of events, including a book talk here at Bournemouth University on 30 October, 4-5 pm, in CG07 as part of the Dissent and Protest Public Relations speaker… Read more » about CMC’s Anna Feigenbaum’s new book Protest Camps hit the stores this week