Technocracy: the impact on society through media and communication and its role in the crisis of representative democracy

Musella, Francesca Andrea (A.A. 2021/2022) Technocracy: the impact on society through media and communication and its role in the crisis of representative democracy. Tesi di Laurea in Political sociology, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Michele Sorice, pp. 48. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Historical and sociological background of technocracy and the technocratic reason. Historical background. Neoliberal technocracy. Technocrats, technicians, and politicians. The technocratic reason. Technocracy: media, communication, and public opinion. Technology: how the technocratic power works. Technocratic language and style of communication. Technocratic citizens: why technocracy has so much appeal in society. When technocracy is perceived as hegemony: a push towards populism (and technopopulism). Technocratic impact on representative democracy. Where technocracy positions itself in the crisis of representation: technocracy and legitimacy. The impact of EU technocratic institutions. Depoliticization. Final confront: are technocracy and democracy compatible? Proposals of possible alternatives.

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Bibliografia: pp. 40-43.

Thesis Type: Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Political Science (L36)
Chair: Political sociology
Thesis Supervisor: Sorice, Michele
Academic Year: 2021/2022
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2023 10:03
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2024 13:30
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/35027

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