Move Slowly and Build Bridges
Mastodon, the Fediverse, and the Struggle for Democratic Social Media
$67.71
- Paperback
238 pages
- Release Date
16 January 2026
Summary
Move Slowly and Build Bridges tells the story of activists, software developers, artists, and everyday people who have built the fediverse – a large, noncentralized, alternative social media system. In contrast to big tech corporations like Meta, TikTok, or X, the fediverse is comprised of thousands of small, independent communities who use a powerful internet protocol to communicate with one another. These small communities can govern themselves and moderate content at the human scale – in s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780197776681 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 019777668X |
| Author: | Robert W. Gehl |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 238 |
| Release Date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 386g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 165mm x 18mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This is an excellent book for understanding alternative social media, highlighting how they differ from mainstream platforms and why they are increasingly favored by technologists, artists, activists, and marginalized communities. Highly recommended for students and professionals in journalism, media, and communication. * A. Megwalu, CHOICE *
About The Author
Robert W. Gehl
Robert W. Gehl is the Ontario Research Chair of Digital Governance for Social Justice at York University in Toronto. He is the author of several books, including Weaving the Dark Web (MIT 2018) and Social Engineering (MIT 2022, co-authored with Sean Lawson).
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.