Del 2 i serien Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security

Expat-ing Democracy

Dissidents, Technology, and Democratic Discourse in the Middle East

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

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Taking Syria and Iran as case studies, this book explores how expatriate groups have used tools such as technology and new media to influence political discourse and to irrevocably alter the political dynamics both in their home countries and in the Middle East at large. Based on over 60 in-depth interviews with dissidents, expat leaders, journalists and researchers from Syria and Iran that were conducted both before and after the Arab Spring, the author examines the tripartite relationship between technology, dissent and democratization. This approach offers a unique perspective on contemporary geopolitics in the Middle East and considers possible scenarios for the future of the region.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-05-23
Mått148 x 210 x 21 mm
Vikt430 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieDemocracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security
Antal sidor246
FörlagPeter Lang AG
ISBN9783631654699

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Contents: Media, Technology and the Quest for Democracy – Communicating Democracy In The Middle East – Media, New Media and Democracy – Media and Open Society – E-Challenge of Democratization and the Middle East – Diasporas of Middle East Descent – Syrian Opposition Groups – Iranian opposition Groups – Use of ICT by Pro-Democracy Expat Groups to Deliver Political Messages – ICT and Civil Society? The Beginning of the Arab Spring – Virtual Difference and the Meaning of New Media.