Kerbel Matthew Robert - Netroots Online Progressives And The Transformation Of American Politics - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The progressive "netroots " fueled by bloggers writing on websites like the Daily Kos and working through online organizations like Move On are on the verge of spearheading a revolution that may well define the coming political era. Still their purpose goals and track record remain largely misunderstood. This book provides an understanding of the loosely affiliated groups that collectively call themselves the progressive netroots: who they are what they hope to accomplish what they've done so far and how likely it is they will succeed in a plan so audacious it would result if realized in the transformation of America from a television - focused center - right nation to an Internet - focused center - left nation. Netroots weaves together a range of evidence and arguments to shatter conventional myths about this online movement. It explains why the left is better positioned than the right to take advantage of the decentralized nature of the Internet. As progressive candidates make uneven progress toward winning elections the progressive netroots are working to drive media narratives and building real and virtual communities of activists that will contribute strongly to electoral success. Netroots documents the achievements of this emerging political force through an engaging analysis told with an eye toward history and in the bloggers own words.
Title: Netroots Online Progressives And The Transformation Of American Politics
Author(s): Kerbel Matthew Robert
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9781594514951
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 4/30/2009
Series: Media and Power
Category: Politics & Government