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Networked publics and digital contention : the politics of everyday life in Tunisia /

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How is the adoption of digital media in the Arab world affecting the relationship between the state and its subjects? What new forms of online engagement and strategies of resistance have emerged from the aspirations of digitally empowered citizens? This book tells the compelling story of the concur...

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Main Author: Zayani, Mohamed, 1965- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
Series:Oxford studies in digital politics.
Subjects:
Social media > Political aspects > Tunisia.
Online social networks > Political aspects > Tunisia.
Social movements > Tunisia.
Youth > Political activity > Tunisia.
Tunisia > Politics and government > 2011-
Médias sociaux > Aspect politique > Tunisie.
Réseaux sociaux (Internet) > Aspect politique > Tunisie.
Mouvements sociaux > Tunisie.
Jeunesse > Activité politique > Tunisie.
Tunisie > Politique et gouvernement > 2011-
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Essays.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > National.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Reference.
Online social networks > Political aspects
Politics and government
Social media > Political aspects
Social movements
Youth > Political activity
Tunisia
Since 2011
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:How is the adoption of digital media in the Arab world affecting the relationship between the state and its subjects? What new forms of online engagement and strategies of resistance have emerged from the aspirations of digitally empowered citizens? This book tells the compelling story of the concurrent evolution of technology and society in the Middle East and North Africa region. It brings into focus the intricate relationship between Internet development, youth activism, cyber resistance, and political participation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 275 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190239787
0190239786
9780190239800
0190239808