Performative Revolution in Egypt: An Essay in Cultural Power

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Jeffrey C. Alexander examines what was new about Egypt's Spring revolution. Why was it so compelling to watch, and what made it so effective and does it have implications for democratic movements internationally.
Using international news reports and translations of the social media pages that brought Egyptians flocking onto Tahrir Square, Alexander uncovers th...