Friday, March 30, 2012
The Arab Spring and the impact of social media
By: Albanyadmin
March 23, 2012
Abstract : In this article the author examines the role of social media and digital technology in the Arab revolutions. He believes that social media have much to offer and contribute but they are not the trigger for events.
Index terms : Social media, revolutions, Arabs ,governement, power, information
Quotations : "Those events have sparked an intense debate about the role played by new technology and social media"
"First, there is no doubt that social media played a critical role in fanning the flames of revolution once they were lit. Largely beyond the control of Government censorship, these platforms for the first time allowed protestors to plan, organise and execute their protests, to create and sustain a feeling of unity that was vital in maintaining them, and in essence provided a “virtual space” for what was unlawful assembly to the authorities.
Source : New Chairman for Albany Associates
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