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Postill, John, 1965-

The rise of nerd politics : digital activism and political change / John Postill. - 1 online resource (xiii, 221 pages) - Anthropology, culture and society . - Anthropology, culture, and society. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [184]-208) and index.

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 (electronic bk.) 178680154X (electronic bk.) 0745399835 9780745399836

Standard No.: 9780745399836

Source: 22573/ctv4ncsqt JSTOR

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political participation--Technological innovations.
Political activists.
Digital media--Political aspects.
Social media--Political aspects.
Internet--Political aspects.
Participation politique--Innovations.
Activistes.
Médias numériques--Aspect politique.
Médias sociaux--Aspect politique.
Internet--Aspect politique.
activists.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Political Freedom & Security--Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Political Freedom & Security--Human Rights.
Political participation--Technological innovations.
Digital media--Political aspects.
Internet--Political aspects.
Political activists.
Social media--Political aspects.
Aktivismus
Computerfreak
Internet
Politik

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JF799.5

Dewey Class. No.: 323/.042