The role of social media in the arab spring

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The role of social media in the Arab Spring
Bashri, M. Netzley, S. and Greiner, A. “Facebook Revolutions: Transitions in the Arab World, Transitions in Media Coverage? A Comparative Analysis of CNN and Al Jazeera English’s Online Coverage of the Tunisian and Egyptian Revolutions.” Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research 5(1) (2012): 19-29.
The authors of the article make comparisons between Al Jazeera and CNN online considering their covering of the Arab Spring through the use of the Sigal’s theory. They made use of content analysis while following after 70 different stories from 140 sources from both CNN and Al Jazeera. The authors found out that Aljazeera made use of Egyptian and Tunisian as those people who provided them with information, while CNN used Americans when making reports about the uprising.
The article is relevant and provides information that is valid while considering the role of the social media on the Arab uprising. The authors consider the use of current trends in social media, a fact that helps them capture the statistics on the ground. The information is vital as it can be used in a classroom setting without any problem.
Frangonikolopoulos, Christos A. & Chapsos, I. “Explaining the Role and the Impact of the Social Media in the Arab Spring.” Global Media Journal: Mediterranean Edition, 7(2) (2012): 10-20.
The authors make efforts in describing the nature of individuals in the Arab region and their fight to move away from regimes that were authoritarian.

They made use of the social media to fuel the uprising among the people from the Arab nation because of its power to influence the masses. The medium is considered as one of the strongest when it comes to inciting individuals in the society.
The journal is relevant and makes use of information that is vital for any research work. It provides succinct material that relates to the role of social media in disrupting peace among individuals. The use of this material will provide insights and more knowledge on the part of social media.
Carvin, A. “Distant Witness: Social Media, the Arab Spring, and a Journalism Revolution.” New York: CUNY Journalism Press, 2012. Print.
In his book, Carvin provides chronological events of the Arab Spring while making use of the social media. The book has information about different revolutionaries who decided to fight using the internet. The book encompasses the feelings of the masses when they receive disheartening news through social media.
The information provided in the book is vital for research work because of its clarity and completeness. The various examples provided by the author forms the basis for the report and can be used by students in the classroom level. The book has varied information that is vital for those who want to understand the precepts provided by social media in providing facts.
 

Works Cited
Bashri, M. Netzley, S. and Greiner, A. “Facebook Revolutions: Transitions in the Arab World, Transitions in Media Coverage? A Comparative Analysis of CNN and Al Jazeera English’s Online Coverage of the Tunisian and Egyptian Revolutions.” Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research 5(1) (2012): 19-29.
Carvin, A. “Distant Witness: Social Media, the Arab Spring, and a Journalism Revolution.” New York: CUNY Journalism Press, 2012. Print.
Frangonikolopoulos, Christos A. Chapsos, I. “Explaining the Role and the Impact of the Social Media in the Arab Spring.” Global Media Journal: Mediterranean Edition, 7(2) (2012): 10-20.