Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications, Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Anthony McCosker is senior lecturer in Media and Communications and Program Leader, Social Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University. His current research focus on new media technologies and social media platforms, digital health, digital citizenship, trolling, racism and online conflict. He is author of the book Intensive Media: Aversive Affect and Visual Culture, and co-editor of the book Negotiating Digital Citizenship: Control, Contest and Culture. (Twitter: @ACMcCosker) – Research publications: https://swinburne.academia.edu/AnthonyMcCosker
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