vii, 165 pages ; 24 cm
Examining the web logs, or blogs, of individuals from a variety of continents and cultures, this book highlights the nature of "blogosphere," the virtual public arena of the early 21st century, which alters the traditional world of media and politics. It characterizes this new arena by the unique combination of a fresh voice of emancipation and a deep sense of melancholy and isolationism. This journey through blogosphere highlights major forces operating in today's politics: apathy toward political affairs, resistance to globalization, a quest for redemption through religious fundamentalism and terrorism. Michael Keren compares bloggers to terrorists, arguing that while the methods advocated by the two groups are obviously very different, they both represent a similar trend, one of diversion by respected but disenchanted citizens from the norms of civil society to a fantasy world in which the excessive use of words--or bombs--would make everybody listen
Includes bibliographical references and index
Emancipation and melancholy -- Cyberspace celebrity -- Online feminist -- Iranian girl -- Israeli woman -- Canadian baby boomer -- American soldier -- Pop culture princess -- A month in India -- African exile -- The new political arena
Examining the web logs, or blogs, of individuals from a variety of continents and cultures, this book highlights the nature of "blogosphere," the virtual public arena of the early 21st century, which alters the traditional world of media and politics. It characterizes this new arena by the unique combination of a fresh voice of emancipation and a deep sense of melancholy and isolationism. This journey through blogosphere highlights major forces operating in today's politics: apathy toward political affairs, resistance to globalization, a quest for redemption through religious fundamentalism and terrorism. Michael Keren compares bloggers to terrorists, arguing that while the methods advocated by the two groups are obviously very different, they both represent a similar trend, one of diversion by respected but disenchanted citizens from the norms of civil society to a fantasy world in which the excessive use of words--or bombs--would make everybody listen
Includes bibliographical references and index
Emancipation and melancholy -- Cyberspace celebrity -- Online feminist -- Iranian girl -- Israeli woman -- Canadian baby boomer -- American soldier -- Pop culture princess -- A month in India -- African exile -- The new political arena
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