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Influence of Social Media in a Changing Landscape of Crisis : Insights into the Digital Dynamics of Conflict and Activism in the Middle Eastern and North African Region / by Konstantin Aal

By: Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: Medien der Kooperation – Media of CooperationPublisher: Wiesbaden : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2024Publisher: Wiesbaden : Imprint: Springer VS, 2024Edition: 1st ed. 2024Description: 1 Online-Ressource(XXIII, 276 p. 6 illus.)ISBN:
  • 9783658455170
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9783658455163 | 9783658455187 | Erscheint auch als: 9783658455163 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9783658455187 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 302.2 23
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-45517-0Online resources: Summary: Introduction and Motivation -- Related Works -- Methodological Approach -- Research Setting -- Examination of the Socio-Political Landscape in the MENA Region -- Tunisia -- Palestine -- Syria -- Iran -- Social Media -- Analysis and Discussion -- Methodological Reflections -- Conclusion.Summary: Social media and information and communication technologies (ICTs) have played a pivotal role in various conflicts around the world, including the Arab Spring in Tunisia, the war in Syria, Palestinian activism, and the recent protests in Iran. This book examines the use and impact of ICT and social media in these conflicts, focusing on countries in the MENA region. The research takes an on-the-ground approach, working closely with local people to understand their everyday use and appropriation of social media and ICT. The author presents four studies covering different aspects of social media use in conflict: the evolution of the media landscape in post-uprising Tunisia; Palestinian activists using social media to oppose the construction of the wall; the role of social media among Syrian Free Army fighters, activists and refugees; and young Iranians' strategies for circumventing internet restrictions. These studies reveal the ways in which social media and conflict intersect. The research assesses the impact of social media in these settings, considering the historical, socio-economic and socio-technical dynamics of the regions. Finally, the dissertation critically reflects on the methods used in this fieldwork, emphasizing the role of the researcher and personal biases. About the author Konstantin Aal is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Information Systems and New Media at the University of Siegen. He also leads a research team focusing on community and activism.PPN: PPN: 190099402XPackage identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-SZR
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