Social media in the Arab world : communication and public opinion in the Gulf states / edited by Barrie Gunter, Mokhtar Elareshi, Khalid Al-Jaber.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gunter, Barrie, editor.

Elareshi, Mokhtar, honouree.

Al-Jaber, Khalid, 1971- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social media--Political aspects--Persian Gulf States--Congresses.

Social media.

Social media--Political aspects.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xv, 264 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London : I.B. Tauris, 2016.

Summary:

Following the 'Arab Spring', the use of social media has become instrumental in organising activist movements and spreading political dissent in the Middle East. New online behaviours have transformed traditional communication channels, enabling young people of all backgrounds to feel politically empowered. Social Media in the Arab World provides a unique insight into the role of online communications as a force for change in the Gulf States. The chapters examine shifts in the political, social and religious identities of citizens as a result of increased digital activism. With contributions from a variety of inter-disciplinary experts, this wide-ranging study examines the consequences of changing power dynamics brought about by popular social media. In doing so, this book offers an original perspective on the significance of internet usage in the Arab world and is essential reading for students and researchers working across the region. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The Significance of Social Media in the Arab World / Bairie Gunter Gunter, Bairie, Mokhtar Elareshi Elareshi, Mokhtar 1

2 The Role of Social Media as a Decisive Actor in Saudi Arabia / Shubhada Chaudhary Chaudhary, Shubhada 25

3 Arab Social Media: From Revolutionary Euphoria to Cyber Realism / Omair Anas Anas, Omair 45

4 Social Media and Unethical P2P Diplomacy in the Bahrain Uprising / Marc Owen Jones Jones, Marc Owen 68

5 Mobile Phone and Internet Usage in the GCC Region: University Students' Perspectives / Abdul-Karim Ziani Ziani, Abdul-Karim, Mokhtar Elareshi Elareshi, Mokhtar 91

6 Social Media Usage and the Changing Context in the United Arab Emirates / David W. Bulla Bulla, David W., James Buie Buie, James 116

7 Women and Online Political Participation in Kuwait 135 Fatima AlSalem

8 The New Media as Alternative Medium in the GCC Region / Mokhtar Elareshi Elareshi, Mokhtar, Khalid Al-Jaber Al-Jaber, Khalid 156

9 Social Media, Surveillance, and Spying in the Bahrain Uprising / Marc Owen Jones Jones, Marc Owen 178

10 Social Media and Political Change in the Gulf / Samah Ahmed Ahmed, Samah 202

11 The Future of Social Media in the GCC Region / Mokhtar Elareshi Elareshi, Mokhtar, Barrie Gunter Gunter, Barrie 222.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-257) and index.

ISBN:

9781784535780

1784535788

OCLC:

948973299