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Blogwars: The New Political Battleground

Posted by Seth | August 7, 2009 .

Blogwars: The New Political Battleground

Review “Would blogs really matter that much, and if so would they alter the American political system for the better or worse? David Perlmutter, a professor of journalism at the University of Kansas, has plunged into cyberspace as both a researcher and blogger to look for answers…For readers unfamiliar with the political-blogging terrain, his book serves as a worthy introduction.”–The Boston Globe “A significant advance in the study of blogs…this book represents a major step forw…
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  1. Anonymous August 7, 2009 9:42 am

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    If you are not a blogger this is news
    I have written on the internet for years. This is a good and accurate look at the blog world. The book is not partizant and does not favor any political side.

  2. Galen August 7, 2009 10:40 am

    Perlmutter has written an eye-opening book about blogging. While focused on political blogging, many of the insights translate more generally, including the way talent is uncovered, how first-person reporting can occur, and how diligent experts can track down the truth better than the mainstream media. Overall, Perlmutter’s a level-headed guide, very articulate and thoughtful. A worthwhile read!

  3. Lahoma August 7, 2009 10:56 am

    Prior to reading the book, I was pretty ignorant to the world of Blogging. As one who does not read political Blogs, I was mainly confused about why people do Blog and why others read them. Those answers, and then some, were answered by this book.

    Perlmutter starts out explaining what a Blog is, which is easy to understand to the non tech-savvy individual. However, the book does not insult one’s intelligence at all. It moves along quickly with fascinating facts and humorous bits that make the book a joy to read.

    The introspective book is an excellent jump-on point for the non-Blogger and Blogger alike. It’s fun, informative and just plain enjoyable.

  4. Luqman August 7, 2009 11:19 am

    Perlmutter offers an entertaining and insightful review of the history of blogging (pre-internet to its current form), and peppers his analysis with information gleaned from interviews with the most important bloggers today.

    This is a particularly well-written book: inviting enough for those new to the blogosphere, yet penetrating enough to satisfy those more well-versed with the phenomenon.

    Great read.

  5. Zuwena August 7, 2009 11:59 am

    2.0 out of 5 stars
    If Blogs had been around in the 1930s
    In 1934 Columbia University social scientist Theodore Abel persuaded the German government to carry out this project among the German people: Abel offered cash prizes for the…