New Book Publication: "The Making of Political Awareness in Iraq" by a Faculty of Arts Professor

A new book titled "The Making of Political Awareness in Iraq" has recently been published by Asst. Prof. Dr. Turki Hassan Najm Al-Hamdani, a faculty member in the Department of Media at the Faculty of Arts, University of Kirkuk. The book examines the role of social media platforms in shaping the political awareness of the Iraqi public and their impact on public opinion trends, as well as the nature of interaction between political elites and the audience.

The book highlights the methods used by political figures to construct their political discourse and present their stances on various political and social events and issues. Furthermore, it investigates the mutual influence between the political elite and the public via social media platforms.

Additionally, the author explores the growing role of social media, particularly "X" (formerly Twitter), in forming public opinion trends and producing and circulating political discourse. The book also discusses how these platforms contribute to enhancing and developing political awareness among members of Iraqi society amidst the rapid transformations in the modern media and communication landscape.

The publication of this book falls within the framework of academic interest in studying the relationship between digital media, society, and politics, and the role of digital platforms in influencing public awareness and shaping political attitudes and stances among the Iraqi audience.