Underserved Communities and Digital Discourse

Underserved Communities and Digital Discourse: Getting Voices Heard presents a series of case studies which evaluate the elevation and suppression of voices within marginalized and minority communities. It examines the use of digital media and its role in the construction of reality—specifically who is included, who is left out, and who feels they must remain silent. Through both quantitative and qualitative measures, this book discusses digital discourse in terms of ethnic media, political communication, ethics, crisis communication, myth, and health frameworks.

Underserved Communities and Digital Discourse is an important step in exploring the significance of social media’s potential to enlarge, rather than erase, connectedness.

Victoria L. LaPoe is assistant professor in Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism. Candi Carter Olson is assistant professor at Utah State University.Benjamin R. LaPoe II is visiting assistant professor at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication.