Democracy and the Internet
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Hercules Bantas | ISBN: | 9781452320205 |
| Publisher: | Hercules Bantas | Publication: | November 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Hercules Bantas |
| ISBN: | 9781452320205 |
| Publisher: | Hercules Bantas |
| Publication: | November 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Computer communication technologies, such as the Internet, are now integral to many democratic public spheres throughout the world. The often-asked question is how they impact upon the democratic process. Using several real world examples and the deliberative democracy theories of Rawls, Habermas, and Dryzek, this article-length book looks at how communication technology has influenced the political process and the effect it has had upon citizen power.
Computer communication technologies, such as the Internet, are now integral to many democratic public spheres throughout the world. The often-asked question is how they impact upon the democratic process. Using several real world examples and the deliberative democracy theories of Rawls, Habermas, and Dryzek, this article-length book looks at how communication technology has influenced the political process and the effect it has had upon citizen power.
