Mon 10.26.09| Democracy Via Technology?

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Jodi Dean's blog

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Has the Internet ushered in a new era of mass participation and greater democracy? Or has the communications and networking revolution encouraged millions on the Left to be politically passive, while neoliberal capitalism strengthens its position? In her new book Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies, Jodi Dean reconsiders the democratic potential of communications media.

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