The Rise of the Fifth Estate

The Rise of the Fifth Estate is a well-researched and engaging look at the world of social media and blogging in the context of the Australian political system, and author Greg Jericho (aka political blogger Grog's Gamut) makes a convincing case that social media has been a positive force. The book opens with a comparison of how different media outlets-both `new' (online) and traditional- have ... Read full review

Spot on
Well researched and well written

Very informative on cultures of Journalism & blogging
I found this book very informative on the cultures/mindsets of journalists of mass media, and those of political bloggers. Highly recommended, very glad I bought it.

A great read for observers of Australian politics.

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

Lacking any insight at all, conclusions elementary. Could have been written by any first year student of political science. Read full review

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

Enjoyable read, particularly for those both politically and technologically minded (well, twitter and blog minded anyway!) Read full review

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

A well written summary of recent events in social media/journalism/politics in Australia by someone who unwittingly found themselves in the middle of it. Recommended for anyone into social media and politics looking for an Australian perspective. Read full review

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

A great read and informative also. Read full review

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

This is a great read that looks closely at the current state of political commentary and the reactions to it from the traditional 4th estate. The 5th estate is held to be the blogosphere, including ... Read full review

Review: The Rise of the Fifth Estate: social media and blogging in Australian politics

Skipped through a lot of it, but worth it for the chapters on how to become a hashtag, and twitter wars. Read full review