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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Taking the Square - Mediated Dissent and Public Space Book

Name: Taking the Square - Mediated Dissent and Public Space Book
Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Explore the complex dynamics of modern political movements with Taking the Square: Mediated Dissent and Occupations of Public Space. Part of the Radical Subjects in International Politics series, this book examines how recent protests, such as the Arab uprisings, the indignados movement, and global Occupy sit-ins, change our understanding of political organization and citizenship. This text investigates how the intense mediation of streets and squares affects the legitimacy of protests. It looks at the relationship between media representation and civil unrest to determine if these modern occupations represent something new in the political landscape. By comparing these movements to other forms of dissent, including ethnic minority expressions in New Orleans and responses from natural disaster survivors, the book provides a deep look into contemporary political life. Whether you are studying government, politics, or social sciences, this work offers essential insights into how public spaces are used to express dissent in a media-driven world. It is a valuable resource for understanding the evolving nature of political activism and the role of media in shaping public perception of social movements.

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Examines recent global protests including the Arab uprisings and the indignados movement to understand modern political organization.

Analyzes how media representation and the mediation of public squares impact the legitimacy of civil unrest and dissent.

Investigates the changing nature of contemporary citizenship through the lens of recent global occupation movements.

Provides comparative analysis between modern protests and other forms of dissent, such as those seen in New Orleans.

Offers academic insights into the relationship between physical public spaces and digital media representation.

Part of the Radical Subjects in International Politics series from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

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Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783483954
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Government & Politics > Civil Liberties & Political Activism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 June 2016
Listed Since: 24 January 2015

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