Twitter is a household name discussed for its role in national elections natural disasters & political movements as well as for what some malign as narcissistic chatter The first edition of Murthy s balanced & incisive book pioneered the study of this medium as a serious platform worthy of scholarly attention Much has changed since Twitter s infancy although it is more relevant than ever to our social political & economic lives This timely second edition shows how Twitter has evolved & how it is used today Murthy introduces some of the historical context that gave birth to the platform while providing up-to-date examples such as the blacklivesmatter movement & Donald Trump s use of Twitter in the US election The chapters on journalism & social movements have been thoroughly updated & completely new to this edition is a chapter on celebrities & brands Seeking to answer challenging questions around the popular medium the second edition of Twitter is essential reading for students & scholars of digital media