Social Movement Studies Review of Digital rebellion (original) (raw)

This review critically explores Todd Wolfson's monograph, which examines the impact of new media and communication technologies on social movements, focusing on the Cyber Left. It highlights Wolfson's unique approach of combining academic rigor with activist passion, analyzing the Zapatista uprising and Indymedia's role in contemporary movements. The review discusses Wolfson's diachronic perspective, critique of the Cyber Left's decline, and the importance of addressing class relations and leadership development within the context of digital activism.