Goldsmith Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 25 (2019) Winner
Margaret E. Roberts
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Margaret E. Roberts
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Political scientist, China specialist, Professor
- Affiliations
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Chancellor's Associates Chair I (endowed chair)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | — | International Relations and Economics | BA | — | United States |
| Stanford University | — | Statistics | MA | — | United States |
| Harvard University | — | Government | PhD | — | United States |
Stanford University
International Relations and Economics
Degree:
BA
Country:
United States
Stanford University
Statistics
Degree:
MA
Country:
United States
Harvard University
Government
Degree:
PhD
Country:
United States
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Censored: Distraction and Diversion Inside China's Great Firewall
2018 Non-fiction; Political science / Media studiesAn empirical analysis of online censorship in China, arguing that the government not only deletes information but also distracts and diverts public attention as a means of managing public opinion. Uses extensive data and case studies to reveal censorship strategies and their effects.
CensorshipOnline speechInformation manipulationChinese information control
The Authoritarian Data Problem
2023 Scholarly article; Political scienceDiscusses data collection on authoritarian regimes and its limitations, examining how bias and control over data affect policy evaluation and comparative research. Co-authored article.
Data issuesAuthoritarianism researchMethodology
Bibliography
- Censored: Distraction and Diversion Inside China's Great Firewall (Princeton University Press, 2018)
- The Authoritarian Data Problem (Journal of Democracy, 2023, co-authored)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Scholarly and empiricalData-driven analysisClear, policy-oriented prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Uncovering mechanisms of censorshipEmphasis on data and evidenceAnalysis of online behavior
Legacy
Margaret E. Roberts is highly regarded for her research on online censorship and information control in China, influencing both academia and policy debates. Her data-driven approach has clarified the tactics of censorship and their social impacts, contributing to discussions on media policy and internet governance.
Academic Societies
- American Political Science Association (estimated)
Trivia
- Professor at the University of California, San Diego and holder of the Chancellor's Associates Chair I.
- Official website: https://margaretroberts.net