Book Review: Alternative and Activist New Media
The contemporary political unrest flaring across North Africa has made Leah A. Lievrouw’s recent book, Alternative and Activist New Media , essential reading for anyone attempting to conceptually frame the dynamic role that communications technology plays in activating popular dissent. Seismic shifts currently rupturing this region’s geopolitical landscape are, essentially, examples of Lievrouw’s discussion of “mediated mobilization” in action. Read the full review .