Communication Technology (Paperback, New Ed)

When the Internet began to emerge as a popular new mode ofcommunication, many political scientists and social commentatorsbelieved that it would revolutionize our democratic institutions.Today, voter turnout is at an historic low and Internet usage is at anall-time high. Can we still make the claim that new information andcommunication technologies (ICTs) enhance democratic life in Canada?What effect does the technological mediation of political communicationhave on the practice of Canadian politics? How have such technologiesaffected the distribution of power in society?

General

Imprint:	University of British Columbia Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Canadian Democratic Audit
Release date:	2006
First published:	2005
Authors:	Darin Barney
Dimensions:	216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	226
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7748-1183-5
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society
LSN:	0-7748-1183-8
Barcode:	9780774811835

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