State Power 2.0: Authoritarian Entrenchment and Political Engagement Worldwide

By Muzammil M. Hussain

Book Overview

What causes state-powers to block internet access, disable digital networks or even shut off internet access? How is it done, what is the impact and how do dissidents attempt to fight back? In this timely and accessible volume a collection of high profile, international scholars answer these key questions using cases from Israel, Iran, Russia, Morocco, Vietnam and Kuwait and assess the political economy of the actors, institutions and regimes involved and effected by the state-management and control of digital networks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140945469X
• ISBN13: 9781409454694
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"