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The rise of nerd politics : digital activism and political change /

Postill, John.

The rise of nerd politics : digital activism and political change / John Postill. - 1 online resource.

Cover; Contents; Figures; Series Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Hiding in Plain Sight; 2. Nerds of a Feather; 3. Data Activism; 4. Digital Rights; 5. Social Protest; 6. Formal Politics; 7. A Thriving Social World; Notes; References; Index

An anthropology of technology, protest and politics, from Podemos to Wikileaks.

ISBN: 9781786801548 178680154X

Source: 22573/ctv4ncsqt JSTOR

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political participation--Technological innovations.
Political activists.
Digital media--Political aspects.
Social media--Political aspects.
Internet--Political aspects.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Human Rights.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JF799.5

Dewey Class. No.: 323/.042