The zapatista "social netwar" in Mexico

The information revolution is leading to the rise of network forms of organization in which small, previously isolated groups can communicate, link up, and conduct coordinated joint actions as never before. This in turn is leading to a new mode of conflict--netwar--in which the protagonists depend o...

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Corporate Author: Arroyo Center (-)
Other Authors: Ronfeldt, David F. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand 1998.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009433270206719
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Summary:The information revolution is leading to the rise of network forms of organization in which small, previously isolated groups can communicate, link up, and conduct coordinated joint actions as never before. This in turn is leading to a new mode of conflict--netwar--in which the protagonists depend on using network forms of organization, doctrine, strategy, and technology. Many actors across the spectrum of conflict--from terrorists, guerrillas, and criminals who pose security threats, to social activists who may not--are developing netwar designs and capabilities. The Zapatista movement in Mex
Item Description:"Prepared for the U.S. Army, RAND Arroyo Center."
Physical Description:1 online resource (183 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-168).
ISBN:9781282451483
9786612451485
9780833043320
9780585246482