Article
Global justice movement networks: New technology and the mobilization of civil society
Controversia: An International Journal of Debate and Democratic Renewal
(2004)
Abstract
New information and communication technologies have enhanced political participation, as the spread of ideas and information has created an informed and active citizenry. Social movements, notably the anti-corporate globalization movement, have emerged through the development of activist networks enhanced by technologies such as email and Internet websites. Anti-globalization groups utilize advanced technology to create new communication networks, which transform the strategy and function of social activism. This article identifies three ways global justice movements have adapted their communication strategies to the context of globalization: enabling global reach, enhancing resource mobilization, and establishing ideological alliances.
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2004
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Anne Marie Todd. "Global justice movement networks: New technology and the mobilization of civil society" Controversia: An International Journal of Debate and Democratic Renewal Vol. 2 Iss. 2 (2004) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/annemarie_todd/17/