Uprisings+in+the+Middle+East;+Annotated+Bibliography

Ladhani, Noorin. “Egypt: First Cut Off The Internet!” //Social Policy// 41.1 (2011): 54. //Academic// //Search Premier.// Web. 17 Mar. 2012. The source examines the motives behind the feelings of resentment towards former President Hosni Mubarak. The article argues that Mubarak’s decision to cut off the nation’s access to the internet and restricting the use of Twitter and Facebook increased the amount of support for the opposition against his leadership. Noorin Ladhani is a freelance writer in Toronto, Canada, who blogs about travel and technology. This source relates to the disciplinary perspective because it chronicles the policies of the President that contributed to the mass movement of rebellion against his effectiveness as a leader. I will use this article to provide evidence to how technology attributed to the media attention concerning a nation that was rebelling against a powerful leader.

Maher, Stephen. “The Political Economy of the Egyptian Uprising.” //Monthly Review: An// //Independent Socialist Magazine// 63.6 (2011): 32-45. //Academic Search Premier.// Web. 17 Mar. 2012. The source reveals the political atmosphere of Egypt preceding and succeeding the recent movements that sparked the removal of the governing political party. It details the financial strain and political uncertainty that erupted after Hosni Mubarak resigned his post as President. The article goes into an explanation of how the Western nations were attempting to create a more liberal and capitalist economy in the Middle Eastern region in order to foster a sense of stability within the nation. Stephen Maher is a freelance writer, who works in Washington, D.C. His works have appeared several times in the Guardian, the International Socialist Review and Truthout periodicals. I will use this source as support to the political climate that is evolving within Egypt following the public resignation of the President. The source relates to the discipline that focuses on the political nature of the uprising and how it effects the government.

Wentz, Laurel, and Abbey Klaassen. “Egyptian Uprising Muddles Ad Outlook In The Middle East.” //Advertising Age// 82.6 (2011): 1-21. //Academic Search Premier.// Web. 17 Mar. 2012. The article describes the instability of the ruling power after the widespread, public demonstrations protesting the lack of freedom and the omnipotent style of governing the people. The article shows that the protests disrupted the political, financial and social states of the country. The chaos in Egypt led to the instability of the governments in the surrounding nations. Laurel Wentz works for an advertising agency that oversees the weekly newsletter AdAgeChina. Abbey Klaassen reports digital media and marketing stories for Advertising Age. This source applies to the political point of view because it discusses the anti-government movement in reference to the governmental system’s inner workings. I will use this article to include information about the chain reaction that movements have upon the countries that are close by and going through a similar situation.