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Revolution stalled : the political limits of the internet in the post-Soviet sphere /

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This study of the Russian Internet explores how, when, and why the Internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, 'Revolution Stalled' moves beyond virtual politics to show how the Internet can threaten and defy...

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Main Author: Oates, Sarah
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2013], ©2013.
Series:Oxford studies in digital politics.
Subjects:
Internet > Political aspects > Russia (Federation)
Internet > Access control > Russia (Federation)
Internet in political campaigns > Russia (Federation)
Internet > Aspect politique > Russie.
Internet > Accès > Contrôle > Russie.
Internet dans les campagnes électorales > Russie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Media Studies.
Internet > Access control
Internet in political campaigns
Internet > Political aspects
Russia (Federation)
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This study of the Russian Internet explores how, when, and why the Internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, 'Revolution Stalled' moves beyond virtual politics to show how the Internet can threaten and defy information hegemony and re-shape societies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 225 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-219) and index.
ISBN:9780199908875
0199908877
0199332460
9780199332465