Egypt, treasured 'bucket' list destination for many, saw pro-democracy youth battle for freedom in Tahrir Square. This is their story of revolution where social media and Twitter helped topple a brutal, dictatorial regime in just 18 Days. Reading like the pages of a modern thriller, journalist Denis G. Campbell, Editor of UK Progressive Magazine, weaves a compelling moment-to-moment narrative interspersed with Tweets and social media broadcasts from those inside the revolutionary battle for Cairo's Tahrir Square, across Egypt and around the world.
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By D. Bijl
Format:Paperback
This work is a picture perfect presentation of why the revolution in Egypt is so important to all of us. Journalism has always adapted to circumstances, and now it is adapting to the strategic use of Social Media. Freedom fighters have a platform to show and tell what they experience (instances of brotherhood as well as atrocities) and reporters share this with the world. While doing this, the borders of simply reporting and actively participating are often crossed. Social Media Journalism will not go away anytime soon; those who want to know what it actually entails, and what questions it poses, should read this book now.
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By C. P. Jones
Format:Paperback
As well as being a great read, Egypt Unsh@ckled is one those seminal 'records of history' that will be studied, referred to and cited by scholars and researchers in universities and think tanks interested in Middle Eastern affairs and the genesis of the Arab Spring.
However, this is not just about the Egyptian revolution. The author clearly shows how the new communication and mobile technologies are now the 'game changers' in politics and societal change. This applies not only to the Middle East but all societies and communities across the globe. Starting with Barack Obama's phenomenally successful use of the Internet to raise funds and motivate and communicate with previously unengaged voters to the present use in mobilising revolution.
Society is changing rapidly and the 'old guard, the old regimes' are being tweeted and posted away. Egypt Unsh@ckled is a mile stone, a benchmark for new types of reporting and analysis of fast moving events and accelerating history.
However, this is not just about the Egyptian revolution. The author clearly shows how the new communication and mobile technologies are now the 'game changers' in politics and societal change. This applies not only to the Middle East but all societies and communities across the globe. Starting with Barack Obama's phenomenally successful use of the Internet to raise funds and motivate and communicate with previously unengaged voters to the present use in mobilising revolution.
Society is changing rapidly and the 'old guard, the old regimes' are being tweeted and posted away. Egypt Unsh@ckled is a mile stone, a benchmark for new types of reporting and analysis of fast moving events and accelerating history.
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By pastor Britt
Format:Paperback
AMAZED; I am amazed at this book. I expected Dennis' writing to be powerful and well executed. What I did not expect is the brilliant formatting of the book, which makes it a "no put down" masterpiece. I believe, for the first time in history, twittered messages (social media) sent from the scene of important breaking news (Egypt in rebellion against dictatorship) become the centerpiece. The author skillfully introduces these dramatic and emotional messages sent from the square containing all the emotion of the moment as people suffer and die and hope and victor. WOW what a book. It should alter the way the world is structured. Don't miss this GREAT LITERATURE! Thanks Dennis Campbell.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By H. Marshall
Format:Paperback
Denis Campbell's Egypt Unshackled: Using social media to @#:) the System is a carefully-researched, play-by-play account of the 18 days that changed Egypt and the world. I devoured a pre-publication sample and immediately ordered it. This is important documentation of how social media was used to change the course of history -- and it's a page turner. Don't miss it!
By MJS
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Egypt Unsh@ckled was purchased to support my under grad studies for my final year. I found that this book helped describe the raw facts on the use of social media with the democracy movement and how it helped shape the outcome!
By Harv
Format:Paperback
A very clever book, for a great story that had to be told!!
once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down!! BRAVO
once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down!! BRAVO
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