The Digital Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Information Technology and Political Islam

by Philip N. Howard

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Around the developing world, political leaders face a dilemma: the very information and communication technologies that boost economic fortunes also undermine power structures. Globally, one in ten internet users is a Muslim living in a populous Muslim community. In these countries, young people are developing political identities online, and digital technologies are helping civil society build systems of political communication independent of the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0199736421

ISBN13:9780199736423

Release Date:September 2010

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Civics & Citizenship Communication & Media Studies Elections & Political Process Linguistics Network Security Networking Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Topics Words, Language & Grammar

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