A firsthand account and incisive analysis of modern protest, revealing internet-fueled social movements' greatest strengths and frequent challenges To understand a thwarted Turkish coup, an anti-Wall Street encampment, and a packed Tahrir Square, we must first comprehend the power and the weaknesses of using new technologies to mobilize large numbers of people. Tufekci explains the nuanced trajectories of modern protests-how they form, how they operate...

Social media can be an incredible tool for communication, allowing people from all around the world to easily find likeminded friends and share ideas. However, it also has downsides, and its learning curve can be steep. In this book, readers will learn how to navigate the complex world of social media. They will find out how to recognize good and bad information, learn how to protect their privacy, explore important recent history, and much more....