Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age offers a close look at both the present nature and future prospects for social change. In particular, the text explores the cutting edge of technology and social change, while discussing developments in social media, civic technology, and leaderless organizations -- as well as more traditional approaches to social change. It effectively assembles a rich variety of perspectives to the issue of technology and social change; the featured authors are academics and practitioners (representing both new voices and experienced researchers) who share a common devotion to a future that is just, fair, and supportive of human potential. They come from the fields of social work, public administration, journalism, law, philanthropy, urban affairs, planning, and education, and their work builds upon 30-plus years of research. The authors' efforts to examine changing nature of social change organizations and the issues they face will help readers reflect upon modern advocacy, social change, and the potential to utilize technology in making a difference.

About the Author
John G. McNutt, PhD, is Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is a specialist in the application of high technology to political and social engagement. He is currently working the application of data science to political action.

Reviews
Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age is a helpful supplementary text for social work practice within organizations and communities. And because it is essential for social workers to effectively advocate for clients, the text offers students and educators a better understanding of the utilization of technology to further social change practice. * The New Social Worker *
If someone at the onset of the industrial revolution were to write a similar book to this volume, history would have been different. McNutt and his associates provide us with an amazing overview of how information technology changed the field of advocacy. While many of us think that we know all that there is to know about modernity and advocacy, this volume demonstrates how little we know and how much is yet to come." -Ram A. Cnaan, PhD, Professor and Director, Program for Religion and Social Policy Research, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania
John McNutt has assembled in this book an interesting, varied and - if I may say it - authoritative group of authors and contributions on the inter-connected topics of advocacy, organizing, social media, and technology. This collection makes for interesting reading and provides a 'state of the art' report that will serve as a continuing reference point for informing those unfamiliar with the topic and for future research and scholarship. " -Roger A. Lohmann, PhD, MA, Emeritus Professor, School of Social Work, West Virginia University



Book Information
ISBN 9780190903992
Author John G. McNutt
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 231mm * 15mm