Free speech vs information control: a comparative analysis of government responses to misinformation in crises
Ben Achour, Chourouk (A.A. 2024/2025) Free speech vs information control: a comparative analysis of government responses to misinformation in crises. Tesi di Laurea in Crisis communication, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Donatella Selva, pp. 65. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Crisis communication, information disorders and theoretical framework. Key concepts and definitions. Information disorders and democratic resilience. The Covid-19 infodemic: scope and impact. Crisis communication and public trust. Situational crisis communication theory (SCCT). Censorship, trust and crisis response. Information control strategies across regime types. Methodology and case selection. Case studies and governmental responses to misinformation. Germany: a liberal democracy’s approach. India: a hybrid regime’s strategy. China: an authoritarian model of control. Comparative overview of governmental responses to Covid-19 misinformation (2020–2024). Comparative analysis. Common patterns and divergences. Regime type and response logic. Balancing public safety and civil liberties. Implications for crisis communication theory. Lessons learned and policy recommendations.
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Bibliografia: pp. 56-65.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52) |
| Chair: | Crisis communication |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Selva, Donatella |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | De Blasio, Emiliana |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Extraordinary |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Jun 2026 15:34 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jun 2026 15:34 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46234 |
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