Polarization & populist backlash in transitioning Tunisia: the role of internet media & media ownership.
Since it's revolution, Tunisia's road to democracy has been turbulent—with apathy, polarization, and politically motivated violence stifling its transition. While much has been made of internet media's role during Tunisia's revolution, far fewer studies have examined its continuing effects throughou...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 38 - 61 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2025
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