"This book provides relevant theoretical and practical frameworks and the latest findings in research and practice regarding online communities and social media as agents of social and political change. This book will be an important resource for those who study social movements and for those...

Human society is full of would-be 'change agents', a restless mix of campaigners, lobbyists, and officials, both individuals and organizations, set on transforming the world. They want to improve public services, reform laws and regulations, guarantee human rights, get a fairer deal for those on...