[Air-l] new vs old activism

[Wainer Lusoli]

How about the work of Jenny Pickerill?
http://www.jennypickerill.info/
Seems pretty relevant to the original quest.

Cheers

Wainer

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of J Patrick Biddix
> Sent: 21 November 2006 19:09
> To: air-l at listserv.aoir.org
> Subject: Re: [Air-l] new vs old activism
> 
> My dissertation research focused on the nature of college 
> activism related to Internet Communication Technology (ICT). 
> I've posted most of my current research online and have a few 
> papers under review:
> 
> www.jpatrickbiddix.net/estudentprotest.html
> 
> Briefly from my abstract:
> 
> This study found that today's student protests begin 
> electronically well before the "real life" action takes 
> place. The capabilities afforded by electronically-enhanced 
> tactics allow students to rapidly and effectively plan, 
> coordinate, mobilize, and execute actions. Perhaps most 
> notably, the Internet and cell phones also allow students to 
> extensively share tactics and assistance before, during, and 
> after a significant action. Additional unique findings of 
> this study concern the role of non-campus organizations in 
> student protests, the use of email to strategize and 
> supplement meetings, and student reliance on technological immediacy.
> 
> Definitely interested in what you find out through this query.
> 
> 
> J Patrick Biddix, Ph.D.
>   www.jpatrickbiddix.net 
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