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This qualitative study examines whether microblogging illustrates or contradicts the longstanding notion that the Internet allows for greater public participation in important issues, thus potentially expanding public sphere. The study analyzes 5 years of tweets about climate change between ExxonMobil and Greenpeace USA using a new hybrid, or blended methodology that combines Kenneth Burke's rhetorical analysis of cluster-agons with eight physical attributes of the Internet that Marshall Poe identified as influential in pushing societies and ideas in new directions. Clusters are also examined using Grace Poh Lyn's reflexive analysis. Additionally, the analysis also considers the use of agitative and control strategies, discursive tensions between freedom and domination, and the rhetorical use of public vernaculars. Analysis of the tweets reveals that business organizations that at first glance or in theory seem to be at odds actually share common discursive practices. They communicate about the same issues at the same or similar times using the same language for the same primary purpose-survival of the organization-while giving the impression that they are working for the good of their respective publics for environmental causes or the bottom line, or even both. The researcher concludes that although there are specific cases of microblogging in which the public benefits to some extent, those gains are either very short-lived or are more likely to exist in theory rather than practice due to the fluid nature of microblogging as well as continued organizational missteps which I call "corporate ejacking." / by Mark A. Kattoura. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. / Includes bibliography. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / System requirements: Adobe Reader. / The author wishes readers to note the correction of the following person referred to in this dissertation as Burke (1964) to be cited as Burke, K. (1964). Fact, inference, and proof in the analysis of literary symbolism. In S. Hyman (Ed.), Terms for order (pp. 145-172). Bloomington: Indiana University Press. / The author wishes readers to note the correction of the following person referred to in this dissertation as Poh Lyn (2009) to be cited as Teo-Dixon, G. Poh Lyn. (2009). Rotten with perfection?: An exploration of the rhetoric of knowledge in knowledge management (Doctoral dissertation). Massey University, Albany, New Zealand.

Analisa as influências e as transformações promovidas pelas produções cinematográficas Disney, a partir das mudanças da estrutura corporativa, resultando numa descentralização do processo de produção e a criação de uma nova dinâmica na indústria cultural. Para seu desenvolvimento, utilizou-se o método funcionalista com pesquisa bibliográfica e visita técnica de campo. Com um viés tecnológico, a pesquisa transdisciplinar teve como objetivos analisar o atual processo de produção nas histórias em quadrinhos e animação Disney, com ênfase a partir da década de 1990. O trabalho baseia-se em duas hipóteses: 1) a produção cultural Disney passa por um momento de transição criativa, levando em consideração que o processo é cíclico quando compreendemos o processo histórico Disney e a expansão do universo de personagens; 2) em segundo plano, lançamentos da indústria cultural no início desta década apontam para uma nova dinâmica na produção. Há uma sinergia econômica, tecnológica e cultural na construção do universo Disney, em que as histórias em quadrinhos se colocam em posição privilegiada como matéria-prima em relação as produções audiovisuais. A tese é iniciada com um panorama histórico de diversas perspectivas sobre a produção Disney discutidas por autores como Adorno, Benjamin, Dorfman, Mattelart, Eco, Baudrillard, Swingewood e Watts. A pesquisa apresenta as origens e convergências dos quadrinhos e animação Disney, seguido de um levantamento de dados de produção histórica. Há uma discussão sobre \"o que é arte\" na indústria cultural no contexto da inovação e sua relação com os estúdios de Hollywood. Para compreender a dinâmica dos universos expandidos, analisamos os quadrinhos de Don Rosa e Casty. Duas gestões da Disney (Michael Eisner e Bob Iger) são analisadas em suas diferentes filosofias e estratégias de produção. A análise comprovou a existência do que chamamos de saturação e estagnação da produção do estúdio durante os períodos de transição ocorridos entre os anos 1990 e 2010, e o resultante efeito de \"meltdown\" (colapso) do mercado dos produtores culturais. Na década de 2010, os efeitos da cultura digital e da cultura de fã foram fundamentais para compreender os fenômenos culturais dos super-herois da Marvel e da saga \"Star Wars\". Constatou-se que o storytelling transmídia e os universos expandidos tornaram-se fundamentais para o negócio do entretenimento. / Analyzes the influences and the transformation promoted by the Disney film productions, beginning with the changes of corporate structure, resulting in decentralization of the production process and creating a new dynamic in the cultural industry. For its development, we used the functional method with bibliographic research and field trip. Using a technological approach, the transdisciplinary research aimed at analyzing the current production process in comic books and Disney animation, with emphasis from the 1990s. This thesis is based on two assumptions: 1) the Disney cultural production is suffering a moment of creative transition, taking into account that the process is cyclical when we understand the historical process and the expansion of Disney characters universe; 2) beginning in the 2010\'s the cultural industry points to a new dynamic in production. There is an economic, technological and cultural synergy in building the Disney universe, where the comics are placed in a privileged position as a raw material for audiovisual productions. The thesis begins with a historical overview of different perspectives on the Disney production discussed by authors such as Adorno, Benjamin, Dorfman, Mattelart, Eco, Baudrillard, Swingewood and Watts. The research presents the origins and similarities of Disney comics and animation, followed by a survey of historical production data. There is a discussion about \"what is art\" in the cultural industry in the context of innovation and its relationship with the Hollywood studios. To understand the dynamics of the expanded universe, we analyze the comic stories by Don Rosa and Casty. Two terms of Disney management (Michael Eisner and Bob Iger) are analyzed in their different philosophies and production strategies. The analysis confirmed the existence of what we call saturation and production stagnation during the transitional periods that occurred between 1990 and 2010, and the resulting effect of a market \"meltdown\" for cultural producers. In the 2010s, the effects of digital culture and fan culture were fundamental to understanding the cultural phenomena of Marvel superheroes and the \"Star Wars\" saga. It was found that transmedia storytelling and expanded universes have become central to the entertainment business.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Dept. of Anthropology, August 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

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Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Université de Paris II, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 1115-1140). Also issued in print.

Honors Project--Smith College, Northampton, Mass., 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-76).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Syracuse University, 2008. / "Publication number: AAT 3323086."

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (doctoral)--Université de Paris II, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 1115-1140).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Iowa, 2008. / Adviser: Meenakshi Gigi Durham. Includes bibliographical references.