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Social Movements, Youtube And Political Activism In Authoritarian Countries: A Comparative Analysis Of Political Change In Pakistan, Tunisia & Egypt., Rauf Arif
Rauf Arif
This dissertation explores the role of social media in political activism in authoritarian societies, using as case studies the use of YouTube as an alternative channel of communication and resistance during the political crises in Pakistan, Tunisia, and Egypt. I studied Pakistan because it is one of the few majority Muslim countries in which social media were part of the media mix during the mass uprisings that led to the overthrow of the regime of military leader, General Pervez Musharraf in 2007. Tunisia and Egypt were chosen because these two countries are seen as the iconic nations of the Arab …
Mass Media Coverage Of Environmental Issues: Impact On Disaster Public Policy, John R. Fisher
Mass Media Coverage Of Environmental Issues: Impact On Disaster Public Policy, John R. Fisher
Dr. John R. Fisher