[Air-L] Arab spring & social media evidence

[Jay Hauben]

Hi Robert and others,

The article "Netizens in Egypt and the Republic of Tahrir Square" at

http://blogs.taz.de/netizenblog/2011/03/16/netizens_egypt_tahrir_square/

provides some of the 5 year history of online debate and activism 
among Egyptian netizens which set a basis for common demands from 
diverse sectors of Egyptian society. For example, the common problem 
of political prisoners gave religious activists and left wing 
activists the chance online to search for other commonalities.

The notes at the bottom of this article by Ronda Hauben contain 
references to scholarly work.

Hope this helps

Take care.

Jay
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> Does anyone have evidence (or links to studies) that show the impact, or
> lack thereof, of social media on the Arab spring? This cause-effect model
> still circulates in the mediasphere, but what is the evidence show?
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> Thanks.
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> -Robert
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