We’re very pleased to announce the publication of the Computational Propaganda project’s first book, Computational Propaganda: Political Parties, Politicians, and Political Manipulation on Social Media, edited by Sam Woolley and Phil Howard.
The book, which has been published by Oxford University Press’ Digital Politics series (edited by Andrew Chadwick), is based upon a series of country case studies published by the project in 2017, and features an expanded theoretical introduction and conclusion. The book includes:
“This book makes a major contribution to our understanding of how various digital methods are being harnessed to pollute the information ecosystem, divide societies, and manipulate public opinion. This systematic and sober multi-country study pushes for evidence-based responses to avoid the moral panic that in many societies leads to hasty and ill-conceived regulation.”—Cherian George, author of Hate Spin
“This timely volume brings together a unique set of case studies from around the world revealing the current state of computational propaganda.”—Klaus Bruhn Jensen, Professor of Media, Cognition, and Communication, University of Copenhagen
“What you thought you knew about the political process is wrong. You have been misinformed. Read this excellent book and find out why.”—Zizi Papacharissi, author of Affective Publics
Find the book at a local retailer or order directly from Oxford UP.
By Samuel C. Woolley (Editor) and Philip N. Howard (Editor)
Social media misinformation is spreading globally. This book argues that this automation and platform manipulation, amounts to a new political communications mechanism that editors Samuel Woolley and Philip N. Howard call "computational propaganda."
Former Research Assistant
Samuel Woolley was the Director of Research of the Computational Propaganda project, and left the OII to become Assistant Professor at the University of Texas.
Professor of Internet Studies
Philip N. Howard is a professor of sociology, information, and international affairs. He is Director of the Programme on Democracy and Technology, and is a Professorial Fellow of Balliol College.
DemTech investigates the use of algorithms, automation, and computational propaganda in public life.
This project will focus on how bots, algorithms and other forms of automation are used by political actors in countries around the world.
