Network Society Theory and Power Paradigm: Egypt Jan 25th 2011- June 2014

by Sherif Rizq

This book is focusing on the relation between the Network Society Theory (NST) and Power Paradigm. It focuses on the concept of power in the NST and the major political players and their tools to maintain power in Egypt from Jan 25th 2011 till June 2014. The research examines the interplay among the major political players in the Egyptian political scene. One of the emerging powers in Jan 25th 2011 uprising was the Networked Social Movements. To understand NSMs as an emerging power, it seems essential to be aware of the context and the time frame. Every NSM has its own context and specific factor that shape its composition. NSMs have similar characteristics, yet every single NSM operates according to its frame of reference which is different according to why, where and how it emerged

110 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2016