Revolution 2.0 - Softcover

Wael Ghonim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007485999 ISBN 13: 9780007485994

Publisher: Harper Collins, 2012

Synopsis

Key Features It is a #2 Bestseller in the US for History Books The revolutions that swept the Middle East in 2011 surprised and captivated theworld. Now, one of the figures who emerged during the Egyptian uprising tells theriveting inside story of what happened and shares the keys to unleashing the power ofcrowds. Wael Ghonim anonymously launched a Facebook page in 2010to protest the death ofone Egyptian man at the hands of security forces. The page's following expandedquickly and moved from online protests to a non confrontational movement. Ghonim was captured and held for twelve days of brutal interrogation. After he wasreleased, he gave a tearful speech on national television, and the protests grew moreintense. Four days later, the president of Egypt was gone. About the Book: Revolution 2.0 "The power of the people is stronger thanthe people in power." Social media allow ideas to be shared. They areplaces where people can unite, Revolutions canbegin. A new type of Revolution?Revolution 2.0Wael Ghonim used to be a man unwilling to publiclycriticise the Egyptian regime. Like many, he wassilenced by the fear of reprisals. But in January 2011Wael decided he had seen too much oppression gounchallenged and started a Facebook page calling for the people to protest. It became arallying-point for revolution and Egyptians took to the streets, while Wael was held bysecurity forces for a horrifying 11 days. In an attempt to quell the revolution thegovernment moved to shut down the internet, fearful of its ability to mobilise thepeople. It was too late; the people were no longer afraid of making themselves heard. Revolution 2.0 is a unique insider's story from the heart of the Egyptian Spring. WaelGhonim gives unparalleled insight into why the Egyptian people finally rejected 30years of oppression and found a voice. About the Author: Wael Ghonim Wael Ghonim was born in Cairo and grew up in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, earning a degreein computer engineering from Cairo Univers

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0007485999
• ISBN 13: 9780007485994
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320