The author analyzes the causes and effects of the Belarusian Tent Camp protest movement in 2006. The movement is placed into the historical context of Belarusian social activism of 1990-2006. Its uniqueness is revealed by the application of Melucci's New Social Movement approach, which is complemented by Deleuzian concepts.

The book offers an analysis of the «Belarusian Maidan» protest movement that emerged in Minsk at the October Square as a result of the falsification of the presidential elections in March 2006. In particular, the author analyses the virtual dimension of the movement and its creativity by applying the New Social Movement approach elaborated by Melucci. He also presents an in-depth analysis through the use of Deleuzian concepts. The «Belarusian Maidan» is inscribed into the historical context of Belarusian social activism of 19902006, amid the increasing influence of new ICTs and the Internet.

Autorentext

Vasil Navumau completed his PhD at the Graduate School for Social Research at the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research interests focus on the influence of information technology on the repertoire and ideology of social movements and their contribution to a more transparent government.

Inhalt

Contents: New Social Movement Approach to the analysis of protest events in post-communist countries and Belarus in particular - Social activism in Belarus before 2006 - Context and crucial cvents - Types of actions - The tent camp as social and political laboratory for the application of Deleuzian concepts.