This page details a specific electronic resource that has been indicated by Villanova Librarians as useful in conducting research.
Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media
Thematic essays address selected issues such as human rights media, indigenous peoples' media, and environmentalist media, and on key concepts widely used in the field such as alternative media, citizens' media, and community media. The encyclopedia engages with all communication media: broadcasting, print, cinema, the Internet, popular song, street theatre, graffiti, and dance. The entries are designed to be relatively brief with clear, accessible, and current information. Students, researchers, media activists, and others interested in this field will find this to be a valuable resource.
Media and Politics