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Devaluing Public Apologies in the Age of Social Media
How Polarization and Cancel Culture Complicate the Mea Culpa
Devaluing Public Apologies in the Age of Social Media
How Polarization and Cancel Culture Complicate the Mea Culpa
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In Devaluing Public Apologies in the Age of Social Media, Joshua M. Bentley argues that apologies are losing their meaning in American society as organizations and public figures treat them as strategical tools without considering their ethical implications. As the demand for apologies in the age of social media continues to increase exponentially, Bentley posits, the apologies that are given carry less and less weight to the public. This book examines how controversial figures like Donald Trump and Joe Rogan, as well as brands like Google and Bud Light, have addressed public controversies both effectively and ineffectively, illustrating how social media, polarization, and cancel culture are changing the way apologies are given and received. If apologies are to serve their historical role of resolving conflict peacefully, Bentley argues, they must be placed back into their proper ethical context. This book offers insight on how individuals and organizations can ensure their apologies reflect their authentic values. Scholars of communication, ethics, media studies, political science, and public relations will find it especially useful.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: Public Apologies as Strategic Communication
Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Public Apologies
Chapter 4: Social Media and Public Apologies
Chapter 5: Polarization and Public Apologies
Chapter 6: Cancel Culture and the Misuse of Apologies
Product details
| Published | Jan 29 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 222 |
| ISBN | 9781666941906 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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