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A global anthropology of technology and politics, from WikiLeaks to Podemos.

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'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 Contents
List 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

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      Publisher: Pluto Press
      Publication Date: 20/08/2018
      ISBN13: 9780745399843, 978-0745399843
      ISBN10: 0745399843
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A 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 Contents
      List 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

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