Tweeting to Freedom

This book provides an insightful and comprehensive look at the issues regarding the use of the Internet and social media by activists in some 35 countries-and how many governments in these countries are trying to blunt these efforts to promote freedom. * Provides an interdisciplinary exploration of [...]
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This book provides an insightful and comprehensive look at the issues regarding the use of the Internet and social media by activists in some 35 countries-and how many governments in these countries are trying to blunt these efforts to promote freedom. * Provides an interdisciplinary exploration of how the Internet and social media can be used to spotlight oppression and bring about needed change * Explains how some governments are working to block access to unauthorized Internet sites to stop activists' efforts * Presents profiles of some of the leading activists around the world and their use of the media to get their messages out * Offers material useful for students studying geography, world cultures, social studies, journalism, sociology, or political science