Publication

Sep 2013

This paper examines the phenomenon of 'digital direct action', which mostly takes the form of leaks, hacking and mass protests. As part of its analysis, it also looks at the unpredictable protest group 'Anonymous', to include the type of power it represents, how it operates within an 'old media' context and more.

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Author Gabriella Coleman
Series CIGI Papers
Issue 3
Publisher Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Copyright © 2013 Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution — Non-commercial — No Derivatives License.
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