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Alumnus Bob McChesney (B.A., 1986 and Ph.D., 1989), who was also inducted into the UW Communication Hall of Fame in 2010, has a new book out that is receiving national attention from scholars, tech-savvy individuals, and anyone concerned with the Internet.

Author of True Wealth Juliet Schor wrote, “A major new work by one of the nation’s leading analysts of media… A hard to put down, meticulously researched must-read.”

The book is titled “Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Away from Democracy.” McChesney described it as a “political economic examination of the digital revolution based upon 15 years of research” and the capstone of his career.

Written with the aim of helping scholars and citizens be informed participants of the potential of the digital revolution, editor of The Progressive Matthew Rothschild wrote, “With a panoramic sweep and profound insights, McChesney rings the alarm bells, showing clearly how capitalism is swallowing up the promise of the Internet. No one knows this field better than McChesney, and with this book, he has reached the pinnacle.”

“Digital Disconnect” is available at Powell’s Books or on Amazon.