Michael H Dahan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4169138 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael H Dahan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael H |
| FAMILY NAME | Dahan |
| SIGNATURE | DAHAN M H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sapir College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8121-7708 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Between reflection and construction
Purpose This paper interrogates the cultural and ideological implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems – particularly large language models (LLMs) and image generators – through the theoretical framework of Edward Said’s Orientalism. This study aims to investigate whether AI technologies perpetuate asymmetrical representations that echo colonial knowledge hierarchies. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods design,…
The ripple effects of a partisan, free newspaper
During its 10 years of existence, the free newspaper Israel Hayom (Israel today) has come to play a pivotal role in Israeli national politics and to serve as what we define as a disruptive media actor among other, commercial, daily newspapers in Israel. The seemingly innocuous daily newspaper, founded in 2007 and distributed widely, has, since 2011, become the most widely read newspaper in Israel. We suggest that Israel Hayom be viewed as a “disr…
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
According to some researchers, particularly political economists, cyberspace serves to reproduce the political and social relations of capitalism and while we may very well be moving towards a postindustrial phase, the balance of power remains and will continue to remain the same (Kitchin, 1998). In the past I have shown that the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) may serve as a catalyst in advancing social, cultural and political chang…
Ethnic groups and distance shrinking communication technologies
Ethnic minorities and diasporas make extensive use of distance shrinking technologies. This article discusses the variety of uses of new media by ethnic groups, particularly in the political sphere; the resultant construction of virtual communities and virtual spaces by these groups; the functions of local and trans‐state ethnic networks; the contributions of these networks to intrastate and global civil society in a 'post‐national' era; and the …
Ethnic groups and distance shrinking communication technologies
Ethnic minorities and diasporas make extensive use of distance shrinking technologies. This article discusses the variety of uses of new media by ethnic groups, particularly in the political sphere; the resultant construction of virtual communities and virtual spaces by these groups; the functions of local and trans‐state ethnic networks; the contributions of these networks to intrastate and global civil society in a 'post‐national' era; and the …
The ripple effects of a partisan, free newspaper
During its 10 years of existence, the free newspaper Israel Hayom (Israel today) has come to play a pivotal role in Israeli national politics and to serve as what we define as a disruptive media actor among other, commercial, daily newspapers in Israel. The seemingly innocuous daily newspaper, founded in 2007 and distributed widely, has, since 2011, become the most widely read newspaper in Israel. We suggest that Israel Hayom be viewed as a “disr…
Ethnic groups and distance shrinking communication technologies
Ethnic minorities and diasporas make extensive use of distance shrinking technologies. This article discusses the variety of uses of new media by ethnic groups, particularly in the political sphere; the resultant construction of virtual communities and virtual spaces by these groups; the functions of local and trans‐state ethnic networks; the contributions of these networks to intrastate and global civil society in a 'post‐national' era; and the …
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
According to some researchers, particularly political economists, cyberspace serves to reproduce the political and social relations of capitalism and while we may very well be moving towards a postindustrial phase, the balance of power remains and will continue to remain the same (Kitchin, 1998). In the past I have shown that the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) may serve as a catalyst in advancing social, cultural and political chang…
The ripple effects of a partisan, free newspaper
During its 10 years of existence, the free newspaper Israel Hayom (Israel today) has come to play a pivotal role in Israeli national politics and to serve as what we define as a disruptive media actor among other, commercial, daily newspapers in Israel. The seemingly innocuous daily newspaper, founded in 2007 and distributed widely, has, since 2011, become the most widely read newspaper in Israel. We suggest that Israel Hayom be viewed as a “disr…
Between reflection and construction
Purpose This paper interrogates the cultural and ideological implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems – particularly large language models (LLMs) and image generators – through the theoretical framework of Edward Said’s Orientalism. This study aims to investigate whether AI technologies perpetuate asymmetrical representations that echo colonial knowledge hierarchies. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods design,…
Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Cyberspace (2 works) · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity (2 works) · Political economy (2 works) · Social Media and Politics (2 works)