Revolution Stalled - The Political Limits of the Internet in the Post-soviet Sphere

Zusatztext one can only be impressed by the extent to which Sarah Oates got it right such that Revolution Stalled remains a relevant, insightful study of the 'the political limits of the internet in the post-Soviet sphere'. Informationen zum Autor Professor of Political Communication, University of Glasgow Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction The National Borders of the Internet: How the Russian State Shapes the Global Potential of ICTs The Internet Audience in Russia Internet Control in Russia Russian Parties On Line Parents and Patients: Online health and fairness campaigns in Russia The Winter of Discontent: Elections, Protests, and the Internet in Russia, 2011-12 Conclusions Appendix References Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Sarah Oates
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.02.2013, ritardato
• EAN: 9780199735952
• ISBN: 978-0-19-973595-2
• Pagine: 240
• Serie: Oxford Studies in Digital Politics; Oxford Studies in Digital Politics; Oxford Studies in Digital Poli
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Media, comunicazione > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Sociology, Politische Strukturen und Prozesse, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies