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Digital Shutdowns and Social Media
Spatiality, Political Economy and Internet Shutdowns in India
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- 200 pages
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- 7 hours
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Exploring the intersection of social media and political economy, the book examines the prevalence of internet shutdowns, particularly in developing countries like India. It delves into the motivations behind these shutdowns, often aimed at curbing information dissemination, and contrasts this with government initiatives like "Digital India." The author introduces new perspectives on digital spatiality, analyzing the implications of digital spaces and their broader societal impacts. This work provides a critical lens on how digital infrastructure and governance intersect in contemporary contexts.
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Digital Shutdowns and Social Media, Shekh Moinuddin
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- 2021
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- Title
- Digital Shutdowns and Social Media
- Subtitle
- Spatiality, Political Economy and Internet Shutdowns in India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Shekh Moinuddin
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9783030678876
- Category
- Geography / Topography, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of social media and political economy, the book examines the prevalence of internet shutdowns, particularly in developing countries like India. It delves into the motivations behind these shutdowns, often aimed at curbing information dissemination, and contrasts this with government initiatives like "Digital India." The author introduces new perspectives on digital spatiality, analyzing the implications of digital spaces and their broader societal impacts. This work provides a critical lens on how digital infrastructure and governance intersect in contemporary contexts.