Civic Engagement and Social Media: Political Participation Beyond Protest

Uldam, J.; Vestergaard, A.

The Occupy movement and the Arab Spring have brought global attention to the potential of social media for empowering otherwise marginalized groups. This book addresses questions like what happens after the moment of protest and global visibility and whether social media can also help sustain civic engagement beyond protest.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349492886

DOI: 10.1057/9781137434166

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 199