TITLE

Egypt's Facebook Revolution

AUTHOR(S)

Radwan, Abeer Bassiouny

PUB. DATE

February 2011

SOURCE

American Diplomacy;2/21/2011, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Opinion

ABSTRACT

In this article, the author discusses the evolution and use of social networks or social media applications and its relation to the political revolution in Egypt. She believes that Facebook Revolution is the most modern in the revolutionary changes in the history of the country. She says progress in information technology has made the use of social media in the country much easier. She adds that social networks have realized failed actions of western aid and support to democracy has done.

ACCESSION #

58688794

Tags: ONLINE social networks;  INFORMATION technology;  EGYPT -- History -- 1981-2011;  REVOLUTIONS;  DEMOCRACY;  POLITICAL change

 

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