TECHNOLOGY ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN A DIGITAL AGE

by McNutt

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.

236 pages, Paperback

Published August 24, 2018

Reviews

[Genie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good collection of articles on how technology is used today by activists across the globe. Although written by academics, the chapters are easily accessible to non- technical audiences. Chapters are virtually all i teresting and make good contributions to the field- some case studies, some comparisons. Recommended.