Oates, Sarah,

Revolution stalled : the political limits of the Internet in the post-Soviet sphere / Sarah Oates. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white). - Oxford studies in digital politics . - Oxford studies in digital politics. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This study of the Russian Internet explores how, when, and why the Internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, 'Revolution Stalled' moves beyond virtual politics to show how the Internet can threaten and defy information hegemony and re-shape societies.

9780199332465 (ebook) : No price


Internet--Political aspects--Russia (Federation)
Internet--Access control--Russia (Federation)
Internet in political campaigns--Russia (Federation)

HN530.2.Z9 / I5665 2013

302.230947