Description: Social Media and Politics in Africa by Maggie Dwyer, Thomas Molony Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Demonstrates how social media is transforming political engagement in Africa using unique case studies from across the region. Publisher Description The smartphone and social media have transformed Africa, allowing people across the continent to share ideas, organise, and participate in politics like never before. While both activists and governments alike have turned to social media as a new form of political mobilization, some African states have increasingly sought to clamp down on the technology, introducing restrictive laws or shutting down networks altogether.Drawing on over a dozen new empirical case studies – from Kenya to Somalia, South Africa to Tanzania – this collection explores how rapidly growing social media use is reshaping political engagement in Africa. But while social media has often been hailed as a liberating tool, the book demonstrates how it has often served to reinforce existing power dynamics, rather than challenge them.Featuring experts from a range of disciplines from across the continent, this collection is the first comprehensive overview of social media and politics in Africa. By examining the historical, political, and social context in which these media platforms are used, the book reveals the profound effects of cyber-activism, cyber-crime, state policing and surveillance on political participation. Author Biography Maggie Dwyer is a Lecturer at the Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK. She also serves as an associate editor at the Journal of Modern African Studies. Her previous works include Soldiers in Revolt: Army Mutinies in Africa (2017).Thomas Molony is Director of the Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK. He has previously served as an international election observer for the European Union Election Observation Missions in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, as well as serving as a parliamentary adviser on ICT in developing countries. His previous works include Nyerere: The Early Years (2014). Details ISBN 1786994984 ISBN-13 9781786994981 Title Social Media and Politics in Africa Author Maggie Dwyer, Thomas Molony Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 320 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:129944206; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781786994981
Book Title: Social Media and Politics in Africa
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Social Media and Politics in Africa : Democracy, Censorship and Security
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Subject: Political Process / Media & Internet, Web / Social Media, Political Ideologies / Democracy, Political Freedom, World / African
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 0.9 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 19.5 Oz
Subject Area: Political Science, Computers
Author: Thomas Molony
Item Length: 8.5 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
