Digital Jihad: Palestinian Resistance in the Digital Era by Erik Skare (English)

Description: Digital Jihad by Erik Skare The first book to investigate the increasingly important role of hacker activists in the Palestinian liberation struggle. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A new and innovative form of dissent has emerged in response to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Dubbed "electronic jihad", this approach has seen organized groups of Palestinian hackers make international headlines by breaching the security of such sites as the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, AVG, Avira, Whatsapp, and BitDefender. Though initially confined to small clandestine groups, "hacktivism" is now increasingly being adopted by militant Palestinian parties, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, who have gone so far as to incorporate hackers into their armed brigades. Digital Jihad is the first book to explore this rapidly evolving and still little understood aspect of the Palestinian resistance movement. Drawing on extensive interviews with hackers and other activists, it provides a unique and fascinating new perspective on the Palestinian struggle. Author Biography Erik Skare is an activist and editor for the pro-Palestinian website Infofada. He is also the author (in Norwegian) of Palestine: A Political Travel Guide. Table of Contents * Prologue* Introduction* Part I: Heading for the Military-Digital Complex*1. The resistance develops*2. The shahid and the normalization of occupation*3. A digital fortress: The Israeli military-digital complex*4. The istishhadi and the emergence of Palestinian electronic jihad* Part II: Palestine 2.0 and the New Cyber-Warriors*5. Gaza Hacker Team: Electronic jihadists and script kiddies*6. From the nation to the umma*7. Islamic Jihad and Hamas: The Palestinian cyber-brigades*8. Does matter really matter? Palestinian ambivalence about electronic jihad* Part III: When the Guns Fall Silent*9. A continuation of the armed struggle?*10. Final thoughts* Epilogue Review Is the hacktivist the new historical subject of Palestinian liberation? The hackers believe theyre beyond politics, while the older, traditional freedom fighters are sceptical about the value of virtual conflict. It is this analysis of these divergences that makes Digital Jihad a vital read. VICE "Hacking and hackers may nab major headlines, but concrete knowledge about this domain is still scant. Digital Jihad has helped fill this glaring gap. A well-researched and accessible mediation on Palestinian hacktivism." Gabriella Coleman, author of Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy: The Many Faces of Anonymous "In his stunning and engaging new book, Erik Skare reveals how the Palestinian struggle has adapted to an era of instant and nearly ubiquitous communication that has spawned hacktivism as a major force for those challenging the status quo. An original and trailblazing study, this is a must read." Robert W. McChesney, co-author of People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy "This excellent book provides a fascinating insight into the new generation of young Palestinians and their daily battle in cyberspace for the liberation of Palestine. A must read for anyone who wants to understand future trends in the evergreen Palestine conflict." Ilan Pappe, editor of Israel and South Africa: The Many Faces of Apartheid "This groundbreaking book takes us into the secret world of Palestinian hacktivism. Through a series of in-depth interviews, Skare presents a well-balanced and original account of Palestinian hacktivists, their ideology and role in the resistance." Anne Stenersen, Director of Terrorism Research, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment "An impressively engaging account of how facts on the ground are being reverse-engineered, in true hacker style, to questions in cyberspace. A fascinating exploration of the complex inter-weaving of both the social and technical aspects of an ever-evolving conflict." Paul Taylor, author of Hacktivism and Cyberwars: Rebels with a Cause? Long Description A new and innovative form of dissent has emerged in response to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Dubbed "electronic jihad", this approach has seen organized groups of Palestinian hackers make international headlines by breaching the security of such sites as the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, AVG, Avira, Whatsapp, and BitDefender. Though initially confined to small clandestine groups, "hacktivism" is now increasingly being adopted by militant Palestinian parties, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, who have gone so far as to incorporate hackers into their armed brigades. Digital Jihad is the first book to explore this rapidly evolving and still little understood aspect of the Palestinian resistance movement. Drawing on extensive interviews with hackers and other activists, it provides a unique and fascinating new perspective on the Palestinian struggle. Review Quote "This groundbreaking book takes us into the secret world of Palestinian hacktivism. Through a series of in-depth interviews, Skare presents a well-balanced and original account of Palestinian hacktivists, their ideology, and role in the resistance." Promotional "Headline" The first book to investigate the increasingly important role of hacker activists in the Palestinian liberation struggle. Feature The first book to look at the role of hacktivism in the Palestinian struggle. Description for Sales People * The first book to look at the role of hacktivism in the Palestinian struggle. * Offers a new perspective on two highly topical subjects: the Palestinian resistance movement, and the digitisation of protest. * Features extensive interviews with Palestinian hackers and other activists. Details ISBN178360784X Year 2016 ISBN-10 178360784X ISBN-13 9781783607846 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-10-15 Author Erik Skare Short Title DIGITAL JIHAD Pages 300 Language English Media Book Imprint Zed Books Ltd Subtitle Palestinian Resistance in the Digital Era Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 322.42095694 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc UK Release Date 2016-10-15 Illustrations Index NZ Release Date 2016-10-15 AU Release Date 2016-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161576392;

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