Richard Kahn and Douglas Kellner, New Media and Internet Activism: From the 'Battle of Seattle' to Blogging, New Media & Society / Vol 6; 2004, Pages 87–95. (PDF)

In "New Media and Internet Activism: From the 'Battle of Seattle' to Blogging" (2004), Richard Kahn and Douglas Kellner explore the transformative role of new media and internet activism in reshaping political engagement and mobilization. Using case studies like the Battle of Seattle, the authors demonstrate how digital tools, including social media and blogs, have facilitated political dissent and resistance. The article provides insights into the changing landscape of activism and the potential for digital technology to democratize political participation. Keywords: new media, internet activism, political engagement.