Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age offers a close look at both the present nature and future prospects for social change. In particular, the text explores the cutting edge of technology and social change, while discussing developments in social media, civic technology, and leaderless organizations -- as well as more traditional approaches to social change. It effectively assembles a rich variety of perspectives to the issue of technology and social change; the featured authors are academics and practitioners (representing both new voices and experienced researchers) who share a common devotion to a future that is just, fair, and supportive of human potential. They come from the fields of social work, public administration, journalism, law, philanthropy, urban affairs, planning, and education, and their work builds upon 30-plus years of research. The authors' efforts to examine changing nature of social change organizations and the issues they face will help readers reflect upon modern advocacy, social change, and the potential to utilize technology in making a difference.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-08-30
Mått:155 x 231 x 15 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190903992

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

John G. McNutt, PhD, is Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is a specialist in the application of high technology to political and social engagement. He is currently working the application of data science to political action.

Recensioner i media

Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age is a helpful supplementary text for social work practice within organizations and communities. And because it is essential for social workers to effectively advocate for clients, the text offers students and educators a better understanding of the utilization of technology to further social change practice.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsForwardContributors 1: Introduction to the Book Section IAdvocacy, Social Change, and Activism 2: Advocacy, Social Change and Activism: Perspectives on Traditional and Electronic Practice in a Digital WorldJohn G. McNutt 3: Advocacy as a Moral ImperativePatricia Libby 4: Collaborative Contracting as AdvocacyLauren Miltenberger Section IITechnology, Social Change, and Community 5: The Energizing Citizen Action with The Power of Digital Technology: The Amplified Effort of the Newark Residents Against the Power PlantDavid B. Carter 6: Social Justice 140 Characters at a Time: The Role of Twitter in Social ActionKaren Zgoda and Kryss Shane 7: The Civic Technology Movement: Implications for Nonprofit Theory and Practice Jonathan Justice, John G. McNutt, James Melitski, Michael Ahn, Nina David, Shariq Siddiqui, and John C. Ronquillo Section III Advocacy, Social Change, and Activism: Policy Level 8: Advocacy of, by, and for the Internet: The 2012 Protests Against Anti-Piracy Legislation Lori A. Brainard and Justine Augeri 9: Leave No Org Behind: Exploring the Digital Life of Community Action AgenciesLauri Goldkind and Suzanne Marmo Roman 10: A Long, Strange Trip: Social Media Adoption in a Group of Technologically Sophisticated Child Advocacy OrganizationsJohn G. McNutt, Janice Barlow, and David Carter Section IVGlobal and International Social Change 11: Social Media and Governance in China: Evolving Dimensions of Transparency, Participation, and AccountabilityRobert Warren and Yingying Zeng 12: Policing Digital Sanctuaries: Exploring Environmental Advocacy through Technology-Enabled Monitoring and Enforcement Network Organizations Stephen Kleinschmit 13: Social Media and Leaderless Social Movement Organizations: Implications for Transnational AdvocacyLori Brainard, Katherine M. Boland, and John G. McNutt 14: The Future of Technology and Social Change PracticeJohn G. McNutt Index