After the Internet (Hardcover)

In the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations, and concern that the internet has heightened rather than combatted various forms of political and social inequality, it is time we ask: What comes after a broken internet? Ramesh Srinivasan and Adam Fish reimagine the internet from the perspective of grassroots activists and citizens on the margins of political and economic power. They explore how the fragments of the existing internet are being utilised alongside a range of peoples, places, and laws to make change possible. From indigenous and non-western communities and activists in Tahrir Square, to imprisoned hackers and whistleblowers, this book illustrates how post-digital cultures are changing the internet as we know it - from a system which is increasingly centralized, commodified, and "personalized", into something more in line with its original spirit: autonomous, creative, subversive. Written by two highly respected scholars in the field, this compelling book is essential reading for anyone concerned with the quality and future of the internet.

General

Imprint:	Polity Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2017
Authors:	R. Srinivasan
Dimensions:	223 x 138 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-5095-0617-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Computing & IT > Internet > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5095-0617-9
Barcode:	9781509506170

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