Description
Book SynopsisA global anthropology of technology and politics, from WikiLeaks to Podemos.
Trade Review'A fascinating and enlightening read, showing how real political change can be affected through digital means' -- Paul Mason
'Do you hate Silicon Valley techno-solutionism and its anti-collective libertarian politics? Then you need a nerd-cleanse! John Postill's book reveals the real, global, rise of a 'nerd politics' that is so much richer, more diverse, and much more interesting than you suspected!' -- Christopher M. Kelty, University of California, Los Angeles
Table of ContentsList of Figures
Series Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Hiding in Plain Sight
2. Nerds of a Feather
3. Data Activism
4. Digital Rights
5. Social Protest
6. Formal Politics
7. A Thriving Social World
Notes
References
Index
