Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781609601591)

As the global information communications technology revolution continues to reshape our public and private institutions, e-democracy should also continue to make significant strides across the world. Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society demonstrates how the virtual public sphere uses information communications technology to empower ordinary citizens to engage in effective public discourse and provide the technological means to effect political change. Written with professionals, researchers of various disciplines and interested laypersons in mind, this text aims to help readers understand. the phenomenon of deliberative e-democracy that is occurring throughout the world.

Author: Robert A. Cropf
ISBN-10: 1609601599
ISBN-13: 9781609601591
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2011
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 109