Asian Cyberactivism: Freedom of Expression and Media Censorship

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Asian Cyberactivism records political activism on the Internet and takes stock of some of the successes and failures of cyberactivists as they try to beat the various censorship in Asia. The book is an insightful look into online political organising in Asia even as the technology and the rules change. Activists provide their prespectives on how new media relates to democracy, and showcase examples that could be emulated to further the cause of democracy. It is also an insight into the political, soceital and legal challenges that cyberactivists have to face, and what this means for democratic development in the region. ISBN:9797491775333