The Rise of Nerd Politics by John Postill
A global anthropology of technology and politics, from WikiLeaks to Podemos.
'A fascinating and enlightening read, showing how real political change can be affected through digital means' -- Paul Mason
'Do you hate Silicon Valley techno-solutionism and its anti-collective libertarian politics? Then you need a nerd-cleanse! John Postill's book reveals the real, global, rise of a 'nerd politics' that is so much richer, more diverse, and much more interesting than you suspected!' -- Christopher MKelty, University of California, Los Angeles
'Do you hate Silicon Valley techno-solutionism and its anti-collective libertarian politics? Then you need a nerd-cleanse! John Postill's book reveals the real, global, rise of a 'nerd politics' that is so much richer, more diverse, and much more interesting than you suspected!' -- Christopher MKelty, University of California, Los Angeles
John Postill is Senior Lecturer in Communication at RMIT University, Melbourne. He is the author of The Rise of Nerd Politics (Pluto, 2018), Media and Nation Building: How the Iban Became Malaysian (Berghahn Books, 2008), and Localising the Internet: An Anthropological Account (Berghahn Books, 2011).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745399836 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745399835 |
| Title | The Rise of Nerd Politics |
| Author | John Postill |
| Series | Anthropology Culture And Society |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2018-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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