Internet memes and society: social, cultural, and political contexts

Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Definition and Evolution of the Concept of Memes: From biology to media studies: how the theory of memes developed; 2 Before Memes: Tactical Media, Humour and Affective Engagement with Politics Online: Historical perspectives on the developments that paved the way to the proliferation of memes. Alternative media and tactical uses of humour

6 US Memes on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016: Beyond nation borders: why and how digital publics employ memes to discuss the values of American politicsConclusion; Index